By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com | Photos Courtesy of Attorney General’s Office The fentanyl crisis represents one of the most pressing public health challenges in the United States, with wide-ranging impacts on Black, Brown, and White communities. This analysis has examined the mental, economic, and social consequences of fentanyl […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. An analysis of the current Green Card Lottery system. If you are undocumented in the US, you are most likely not eligible. Be careful of lottery scams that can get you deported by notaries or lawyers. The Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program, often referred to as the Green Card Lottery, is […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The United States Visa Waiver Program (VWP) facilitates streamlined travel for citizens of designated countries, promoting tourism and business engagements. However, the program faces challenges, notably individuals who overstay their authorized period and become undocumented residents. This comprehensive analysis examines the VWP’s structure, estimates the prevalence of overstays leading to undocumented […]
By Ron Cheong |Photo by A.I. Many will be pouring over the statistics of the November 5th election, trying to find out why America took such a dark turn. That was how this article would have started, and we shall touch on some of that. But then the realization struck that examining the visible symptoms […]
By Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Inc Veterans Day is a time to honor the brave men and women who have fearlessly served in the U.S. military. This important holiday, observed annually on November 11, offers the nation an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by these courageous individuals in defense of freedom and democracy. […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Karolis Kavolelis /shutterstock.com Brooklyn, NY—part of Kings County—is home to over 2.7 million people and a thriving cultural and economic landscape. However, its residents face a significant financial burden: some of the highest car insurance rates in the United States. This issue stems from a combination of systemic, […]
Christine Yvette Lewis, a Trinidadian labor organizer and Ninaj Raoul, a Haitian immigrant rights advocate, are 2024 recipients of the Just Brooklyn Prize. The Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation awarded each of these Brooklyn leaders with a $20,000 grant in a ceremony on October 30 at the Barclays Center, honoring their decades of work supporting immigrant […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens New York City, a global symbol of resilience and opportunity, faces deep-rooted challenges in addressing the needs of its vulnerable communities. Amid growing economic inequality, housing insecurity, and healthcare disparities, low-income families, immigrants, elderly residents, and others face systemic barriers to stability and prosperity. Addressing these challenges requires a bold vision, […]
By THECONVERSATION | Editorial Credit: Doidam 10 / shutterstock.com A growing movement believes President-elect Donald Trump is fighting a spiritual war against demonic forces within the United States. Trump himself stated in his acceptance speech on Nov. 6, 2024, that the reason that “God spared my life” was to “restore America to greatness.” I have studied various religious […]
By, THECONVERSATON | Editorial Credit: Andrew Angelov | Shutterstock.com America’s military veterans make up about 6% of the adult population but account for about 20% of all suicides. That means that each day, about 18 veterans will die by suicide. In the U.S., the overall rate of suicide has largely increased since the start of […]
