Helping the Jamaican Diaspora Think about voting in Elections in Jamaica By Leo Gilling There is ongoing debate about the Diaspora Jamaicans’ right to vote, with discussions taking place on radio stations in both Jamaica and the Diaspora, as well as in social settings like bars and domino dens, and regularly covered in newspapers. The […]
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, on June 15, shines spotlight on hidden tragedy In anticipation of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15), the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) highlights resources to help the public identify and report abuse, including scams and other fraud tactics targeting older adults. “Elder abuse remains a […]
Photo: (second from right): Chief Investment Officer at the Guyana Office for Investment, Dr Peter Ramsaroop. Department of Public Information By Department of Public Information The government’s ongoing transformative development is ensuring a successful and sustainable future for Guyana, which in turn, will propel the overall development and prosperity of the Caribbean region. This was […]
Photo: Michelle Obama. Editorial credit: Debby Wong / Shutterstock.com By Kristina Wright | Inspiring Quotes “Be yourself” is a familiar, and ancient, refrain. The idea of living an authentic life has been a topic for philosophers and psychologists for millennia. Lao Tzu, the sixth-century BCE Chinese philosopher behind Taoism, tells us in the Tao Te Ching, […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By NYC Comptroller Brad Lander A Message from the Comptroller Dear New Yorkers, Last month, Mayor Adams empaneled a Charter Revision Commission, ostensibly to review the City Charter and propose ways to improve City government. While there is good reason to doubt Mayor Adams’ motives for hastily appointing the […]
By Sunita Sohrabi | Ethnic Media Services NEW YORK — Climate change is a key social determinant of health, disproportionately impacting low-income communities and people of color. The numbers of heat-related deaths has been steadily rising, according to data from Health and Human Services. There were an estimated 1,602 heat-related deaths in 2021, 1,722 in 2022, […]
By The Chamber Coalition As the temperatures rise and the days get longer, small businesses can heat their marketing strategies and engage with customers fresh and excitingly. Summer brings energy and adventure, making it the perfect time to inject creativity into your marketing efforts. Here are ten summer marketing ideas that not only promise to […]
Ato Boldon delivers a powerful speech at the UN. In a powerful speech at the United Nations, Ato Boldon, former Olympic athlete and sports broadcaster, highlights the transformative power of sports. Sharing personal experiences and historical examples, Boldon underscores how sports can unite communities, inspire future generations, and foster global diplomacy. Read more about his […]
Editorial credit: Jason and Bonnie Grower / Shutterstock.com Washington, DC – With DACA’s 12-year anniversary fast approaching on June 15, 2024, CASA issued the following statement, reflecting on the uncertainty that young people with this immigration status face. Immigrant activists call on President Biden to take administrative actions to provide relief and protection for immigrant […]
By Georgia Peanut Commission Bring loved ones together with protein-packed peanuts (Family Features) Between juggling work, family, friends and social activities, powering through busy day-to-day schedules requires a lot of energy. Building meals around recipes packed with a plant-based protein such as peanuts or peanut butter can help your family come together to refuel. In […]