By Janet Howard As Caribbean communities grow in size and influence across the United States, the importance of unity, cultural preservation, and civic engagement has never been more pressing. At the heart of these efforts is Caribbean Diaspora United Inc. (CDU), an organization steadfast in its mission to uplift the Caribbean community through advocacy, action, […]
By Gabe Ortiz, Americas Voice | Photo Copyright of IQ Inc Serving, Defending, Dying to Protect America As Americans all over the country prepare to celebrate July 4 festivities with picnics, fireworks, and parades, it’s also a time to celebrate our nation’s enduring history as a beacon of hope for millions of immigrants who have […]
Photos credit: Reggae Marathon For Jamaican Americans planning a visit home, whether to reconnect with family, attend Independence celebrations, or take in the island’s unmatched music culture, December 2025 offers a new kind of homecoming. The Reggae Marathon—Jamaica’s most iconic road race, traditionally held along the scenic coastline of Negril—is making a bold shift. For […]
Editorial credit: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com Rising Food Insecurity Statewide Will Only Get Worse Proposed federal changes to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), the nation’s largest program helping households obtain food, would increase costs to state governments, limit eligibility and reduce the value of future benefits according to a new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. […]
By Zarrina Talan Azizova, THE CONVERSATION At first glance, calls from members of Congress to restore academic merit in college admissions might sound like a neutral policy. In our view, these campaigns often cherry-pick evidence and mask a coordinated effort that targets access and diversity in American colleges. As scholars who study access to higher education, we have found that when these efforts are paired with […]
By Samantha Maldonado and Katie Honan, THE CITY | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani (D-Queens) cemented his lead in the mayoral primary election, securing a majority of the vote after just two rounds of ranked choice tabulations, according to the Board of Elections Tuesday. The BOE first eliminated votes for write-in candidates, redistributing […]
By Sandy Connors The words love and luv are often used interchangeably in everyday conversation, but they carry different connotations, contexts, and purposes depending on their spelling and usage. Although love and luv seem similar, the way each word is used reveals a lot about language’s flexibility and how culture shapes communication. This article will explore both terms—love and luv—focusing on their function as a […]
Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero / Shutterstock.com Washington, DC: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on June 27 a new joint federal rule with the Department of Justice (DOJ) that will make it easier and more efficient to fine undocumented immigrants. The current process requires giving undocumented immigrants 30 days’ notice of the intent to fine […]