By Elizabeth Bettini, THE CONVERSATION Teachers of color positively impact all students, including students of color with disabilities. Yet, the special education teacher workforce is overwhelmingly white. In our recent research, we found that special education teacher demographics are not keeping pace with changes in the student population. In 2012, about 80% of U.S. public school teachers were white, […]
By Eleanor Paynter, THE CONVERSATION | Editorial credit: Ericky Boniphace / shutterstock.com For the past several months, the Trump administration has been trying to deport immigrants to countries they are not from – despite an April 2025 federal ruling that had blocked the White House from doing so. A divided Supreme Court decided on June 23, in a brief emergency order, that the […]
By Sandy Connors | Editorial credit: John de la Bastide / shutterstock.com Planning a trip to the Caribbean for summer Carnival? Discover the best islands to visit, travel tips, what to pack, and how to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Caribbean Carnivals. While Carnival traditionally takes place before Lent in some islands, many […]
By Pearl Phillip This Grilled Pineapple with Spiced Honey Butter is the perfect way to bring tropical flavor to your 4th of July BBQ. Juicy, caramelized pineapple slices are glazed with a warm mix of honey, cinnamon, and butter, kissed by the flame for just the right amount of smoky sweetness. Whether you’re serving it […]
By Mary Campbell USCIS now requires marriages between principal refugees or asylees and their spouses to be legally valid in the country where they were performed. This change marks a significant shift in how derivative refugee and asylee petitions will be adjudicated moving forward. This guidance is effective March 3, 2025, and applies to requests […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq.| Photo Copyright of IQ.INC In a deeply concerning development, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has begun distributing flyers entitled “Message to Illegal Aliens: A Warning to Self-Deport.” These documents, which bear the Department of Justice (DOJ) seal, are being circulated in immigration courts, included in official court communications, and […]
Watch the Full Town Hall Broadcast on C-SPAN Here | Editorial credit: Lev radin / shutterstock.com BROOKLYN, NY — Yesterday, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) held an in-person town hall at the George W. Wingate High School Auditorium in her hometown of Brooklyn, NY. “I am grateful to the residents of New York’s Ninth Congressional District […]
Home – Get Ready For CIF 2025 The stage is set. And the vision is BOLD. The Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2025 will bring together some of the most influential figures shaping the Caribbean’s investment future. Leaders who are driving transformation across agriculture, energy, digital innovation, infrastructure and finance. We’re pleased to announce our confirmed […]
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Secured 24 Withheld Wages from Workers While Pocketing Extra Funds from Schools NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that her office has secured $400,000 from Secured 24, LLC (Secured 24) and its two principal owners for failing to pay its security guards the full prevailing wage that they were owed under the […]