Haitian Nationals win a Reprieve in the Form of TPS

Haitian Nationals win a Reprieve in the Form of TPS

Members of Haitian women for Haitian refugees organization rally for restoration of TPS and permanent status for refugees from Haiti on Ocean Avenue. – New York, NY – November 8, 2020 (Shutterstock) By Walter Ewing, Immigration Impact The Biden administration announced that eligible Haitians currently living in the United States can once again apply for Temporary Protected […]

ICE Spread COVID-19 Across the Country, Not Just in Immigration Detention Centers

ICE Spread COVID-19 Across the Country, Not Just in Immigration Detention Centers

ICE Protest outside Bergen County Jail: Protesters outside the jail with abolish ICE signs. – Hackensack, New Jersey, USA – November 29th, 2020 (Shutterstock) By Rebekah Wolf, Immigration Impact U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) mishandled the coronavirus outbreak in detention centers so badly that it not only lead to horrific conditions and deaths among […]

Driver’s License Suspensions for Failure to pay Fines Inflict Particular Harm on Black Drivers

Driver’s License Suspensions for Failure to pay Fines Inflict Particular Harm on Black Drivers

By Sian Mughan, The Conversation Imagine being unable to pay a US$50 traffic ticket and, as a result, facing mounting fees so high that even after paying hundreds, maybe thousands, of dollars toward your debt you still owe money. Imagine being fired from your job because you’ve been forced to use unreliable public transportation instead […]

Vice President Harris Launches a Call to Action to the Private Sector to Deepen Investment in the Northern Triangle

Vice President Harris Launches a Call to Action to the Private Sector to Deepen Investment in the Northern Triangle

U.S. Senator Kamala Harris launches her campaign for President of the United States at a rally at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza in her hometown of Oakland, California, U.S., January 27, 2019. (Shutterstock) In her role overseeing diplomatic efforts within El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (the “Northern Triangle”), and with Mexico, Vice President Kamala Harris announced […]

The Importance of Test and Trace

The Importance of Test and Trace

By Victoria Falk, Special to CAW The NYC Test & Trace Corps is a public health initiative to fight the threat of COVID-19. The Corps is a group of doctors, public health professionals, and community advocates working to reverse the COVID-19 outbreak and protect our city. NYC Health + Hospitals lead the Corps’ work in […]

June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month: Let’s Celebrate

June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month: Let’s Celebrate

By Mary Campbell, Special to CAW June is National Caribbean American Heritage Month, and this year marks the fifteenth anniversary. The commemoration of this observance aims to remind Americans that our greatness lies in our diversity. The official campaign for National Caribbean American Heritage Month began in 2004 when a legislative bill was tabled in […]

Plan For a Future Vacation

Plan For a Future Vacation

After a long year stuck at home, many people are dreaming about when they can travel once again. While counting down the days may feel like torture, planning and booking a vacation for later this year can give you something to look forward to. Now may be the perfect time to start thinking about your […]

Naomi Osaka’s Withdrawal From the French Open Highlights how Prioritizing Mental Wellness Goes Against the Rules, on the Court and off

Naomi Osaka’s Withdrawal From the French Open Highlights how Prioritizing Mental Wellness Goes Against the Rules, on the Court and off

Naomi Osaka of Japan attends press conference after winning women’s single final of US Open 2018 at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. – New York, NY – September 8, 2018 (Shutterstock) By Dorothy Chin and Tamra Burns Loeb, The Conversation Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka announced that she would withdraw from the French […]