Editorial credit: Christopher Wehling / Shutterstock.com By Chris Tobias Willie Mays, often regarded as one of the greatest baseball players of all time, left an indelible mark on the sport through his remarkable skills and enduring legacy. Born on May 6, 1931, in Westfield, Alabama, Mays quickly rose to prominence in the Major Leagues, captivating […]
By Emma Whitford, City Limits Tenants across roughly 1 million New York City apartments are facing rent increases of 2.75 percent on one-year leases and 5.25 percent on two-year leases, following a Rent Guidelines Board vote in an unusually empty Manhattan auditorium Monday night. Organizations whose members typically pack the annual vote, and chant to disrupt […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement regarding the Biden-Harris Administration’s action to ensure that U.S. citizens with noncitizen spouses and children are able to keep their families together: “As we commemorated 12 years of America being uplifted and bettered by DACA […]
Posted by American Immigration Council Staff | Immigration Impact Stories of Us I sit By the windowsill Gazing outside. Down, on the street, so many heads, Each is unique. Amidst the traffic and frantic honking, I sense the presence of Millions of others, Just like me. I contemplate The journeys. Each of us— All of us […]
(Family Features) In between summer adventures and hot afternoons spent poolside, you’re likely looking to combat rising temperatures with a cool, refreshing beverage. This year, quench your thirst with drinks that play up the trendiness of bold flavors While many concoctions can help you beat the heat, some gems seem to hit the spot better […]
By Ralph Thomassaint Joseph | Documented Caribbean American Heritage Month celebrates Caribbean history, contributions, and achievements in the United States. The national celebration highlights the diverse traditions of Caribbean countries and their diaspora, recognizing their significant impact on American society. Throughout the month, events, festivals, educational programs, and cultural activities are organized nationwide to commemorate […]
On June 5, 2024, at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters in Jamaica, CCRIF SPC, in collaboration with The UWI, held the first Resilience Dialogue as part of the Ivan +20 initiative, under the theme, “Reflecting on 20 years post Hurricane Ivan” alongside a time capsule event “Messaging the Future – Our Vision […]
Editorial credit: ZB Photos / Shutterstock.com Posted by Aaron Reichlin-Melnick On June 18, the Biden administration announced two major new policies which may help provide streamlined paths to legal status for certain long-time undocumented immigrants. The first policy will allow undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens who have been in the country to apply for “parole in place,” a […]
Editorial credit: Karolis Kavolelis / Shutterstock.com By Dr. Ananna Kazi and Dr. Sarah Shidid, City Limits Much of the media spotlight has focused on the adverse health consequences of climate change, but while well-documented, relatively less attention has been given to the negative health impacts of structural racism. The effects of systemic racism have made […]
Emphasizing the role of individuals in shaping our democracy, advocating for fair redistricting is not just crucial, but also a responsibility we all share. It’s a way to ensure equitable representation and protect our democratic processes. There are several ways citizens can actively participate in this critical issue. One approach is to support organizations and […]