PANEL DISCUSSION In this webinar, our panelists will: Examine the ways in which race, caste, class, and ethnicity intersect to shape experiences of domestic violence and influence access to justice and support. Highlight the unique challenges faced by marginalized communities in addressing and responding to domestic violence Foster dialogue and awareness around the importance of intersectional […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Joseph Sohm / Shutterstock.com Citizenship is one of the most valuable statuses an individual can acquire, offering legal protections, civic rights, and national belonging. In the United States, the primary routes to citizenship are birthright (jus soli), naturalization, and derivative citizenship. While birthright citizenship is conferred automatically to […]
Photo by A.I Lilly Ledbetter, a pivotal figure in the fight for gender pay equity, passed away. Ledbetter died of respiratory failure, her family said in a statement Sunday, October 13, 2024. “Lilly Ledbetter passed away peacefully last night at the age of 86. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones. Our mother […]
Photo credit: DPI Guyana The gold mining sector is poised for a major uptick in production as the government sets a target of one million ounces by 2030. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali detailed the massive progress being recorded in the sector as he addressed a special sitting of the 12th Parliament last Thursday. President, […]
By Elizabeth Williams, Trinidadexpress.com | Photo courtesy of her family AMONG the bodies piled up at the Scarborough mortuary awaiting autopsies are that of Sarah Smith, 34, and her two children, 18-month-old Phoenix Smith and three-year-old Genuine Smith. Their bodies were found in a decommissioned WASA tank on September 11 in Parlatuvier. Autopsies today: […]
Photos: Sarah Smith Facebook | Flyer by Hunters Search and Rescue Team Trinidad & Tobago I write to you as a devastated father appealing for urgent attention to the tragic and brutal murder of my beloved children, Genuine and Saballie Smith, along with their mother, Sarah Smith. Sarah Smith This tragic event occurred in the […]
By Pearl Phillip | Editorial credit: Prostock-studio / shutterstock.com The beauty and wellness industries have long been powerful forces in shaping societal perceptions of beauty, identity, and self-worth. However, these industries have historically excluded large segments of the population, particularly people of color, different body types, and marginalized communities. In recent years, a significant shift […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: create jobs 51/ shutterstock.com It is advisable to consult with an immigration attorney to evaluate the individual’s specific circumstances, especially to explore whether Advance Parole or other legal avenues might be pursued successfully. Advance Parole is one of the most common and viable options for individuals without lawful […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Lev Radin/ shutterstock.com In New York City, obtaining legal documents like a Certificate of Disposition or Plea and Sentencing Minutes for past criminal offenses is an essential process for various legal and personal purposes. In New York City, obtaining legal documents like a Certificate of Disposition or Plea […]
