Pan in Times Square III: A Celebration of World Steelpan Day
National Buffalo Soldiers Day Resource Day
“Prepare to honor a profound legacy and connect with valuable resources at the upcoming National Buffalo Soldiers Day Resource Fair! Proudly presented by the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, this special event will be held on July 28, 2025, from 4 PM to 7 PM at the historic […]
Sean “Diddy” Combs to Remain in Custody Until Sentencing After Mixed Verdict
By Staff Writer | Photo by A.I NEW YORK (July 3, 2025) – Sean “Diddy” Combs, 55, will remain incarcerated pending his sentencing after a federal jury delivered a split verdict on July 2 in Manhattan. The rap mogul was acquitted of the most serious charges—racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking—but found guilty of two counts […]
Independence Day and the Black Race in America: Whose Freedom Are We Celebrating?
By New Black Voices Editorial Board Every July 4th, America wraps itself in red, white, and blue. Fireworks light the sky, grills fire up, and speeches echo with words like “freedom” and “liberty.” But for many Black Americans, Independence Day feels like a celebration of a promise never kept. In 1776, when the U.S. declared […]
Attorney General James Secures $148,000 for Union Workers Denied Paid Sick Leave
Southerntier Denied Required Paid Sick Leave to Unionized Employees During Height of COVID-19 Pandemic | Photo by Shutterstock A.I NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a $148,000 settlement with Southerntier Custom Fabricators, Inc. (Southerntier), a sheet metal manufacturer in Elmira, Chemung County, for failing to provide paid sick leave to unionized employees […]
President Ali Signs Proclamation Dissolving Parliament
By: Guyana DPI | Photos courtesy: Guyana DPI President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday signed the proclamation to dissolve the Parliament of Guyana, making way for the general and regional elections on September 1, 2025. “Free and fair elections are the lifeblood of a democratic state. The upcoming elections represent our country’s commitment to renewing […]
Trump, the Would-be King, and His Enablers
By Maribel Hastings, America’s Voice | Photo Copyright of IQ INC It is ironic that this week, as we celebrate the 249th anniversary of the ratification of the Declaration of Independence, which established the United States of America and freed it from the British monarchy, we have a president who believes himself to be king […]
Black Skin and the Sun: Myths, Facts, and Protection Tips
By Sandy Connors It’s a common myth that Black skin doesn’t need sun protection, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. While melanin-rich skin does provide some natural protection against the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, it is still vulnerable to sun damage, premature aging, and even skin cancer. Understanding how the sun affects Black […]
Federal Judge Blocks Trump-Era Effort to End Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Immigrants
By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: Luigi W Morris / Shutterstock.com A federal judge in New York has brought a wave of relief to Haitian nationals and their supporters by halting the Trump administration’s attempt to prematurely terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals residing in the United States, safeguarding protections extended under the […]
Open Call for BK Fashion Designers,Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Brooklyn Arts Ambassador
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Brooklyn Arts Ambassador Colm Dillane of KidSuper released an open call for emerging fashion designers hoping to showcase five full looks at a full-service fashion show hosted at Brooklyn Borough Hall this fall. The call for designers is open to all Brooklyn residents ages 18 and above. Applications close […]