In the whole history of mayoral elections in New York City, there has never been a female elected as Mayor. Democratic candidate, Maya Wiley, hopes to change that this 2021 mayoral election. Wiley wants people to see beyond the fact that she is a female candidate and see her as the most qualified candidate for […]
In a January article by BBC News, one of the sources described New York City as “not dead, but on life support.” To respond to a question, the City’s Mayor, Bill de Blasio, reportedly said, “…I know this City will rebound… And I know others will come. There will be a vaccine. And then all […]
By Mary Campbell Probably the most misguided belief in marriage is that once the initial feeling of romantic love subsides, the connection you once had has ended. That isn’t always true. Most of the time, the love is still there, it just feels different. If you’re feeling like you don’t love your spouse anymore, try […]
By Andrea Plaid and Christopher MacDonald-Dennis, Newsweek This week, we’re marking the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. His death at the hands of Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin—who has been convicted of two counts of murder and one of manslaughter—sparked a national conversation about racism in America. It’s a conversation that’s long […]
U.S. Department of Justice/FBI Emblem on the Outside Entrance wall of The FBI Building in Washington, D.C. Shot on November 24, 2017. (Shutterstock) On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, history was made. Kristen Clarke was confirmed as the first woman and first woman of color to lead the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice. […]
People take part in a car caravan to call for the Biden administration provide a pathway to citizenship for the 4 million Black migrants in the United States, in Los Angeles, May 6, 2021. (Shutterstock) By AV Press Releases President Biden seems to have his immigration mojo back. After a flurry of pro-immigrant policymaking in […]
By Victoria Falk May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a great time to encourage New Yorkers to get the help that they need. Despite the stigma in communities of color around receiving mental health services, getting help is still the better option than trying it alone. Some people view seeking help as a sign […]
Will Work Together in Impacted Communities on Street-Level Intervention, Alternatives to Incarceration, Victim Services, Clergy Care, Social Support Services and Mentorships; Will Provide Immediate Coordination and Responses to Gun Violence in the Impacted Precinct
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez speaks during 33rd Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King at BAM Howard Gilman Opera House. – New York, NY – January 21, 2019 (Shutterstock) By Brooklyn DA Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, together with Pastor Gilford T. Monrose, President of the 67th Precinct Clergy Council, “The GodSquad,” today announced […]
One year later, a look at NBA arenas will help answer that question.
By William C. Rhoden, The Undefeated How will the NBA and other sports leagues acknowledge the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder by a Minneapolis police officer? How the sports world commemorates Floyd — or whether it remembers him at all on Tuesday — will go a long way in telling us how far we […]
Small groups remember the death of George Floyd a year ago today. – New York City New York USA – May 25, 2021 (Shutterstock) New York — On the one year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, Maya Wiley released the following statement: “‘Daddy changed the world.’ Those were the words of little Gianna Floyd, […]