By: Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: Consolidated News Photos / Shutterstock.com As the threat of a government shutdown looms over Washington once again, progressive advocacy group MoveOn is turning up the heat on Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, demanding they refuse to support any spending bill that doesn’t include full protections for health […]
Photos courtesy: DOT Press Dept The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) on September 15, 2025 hosted its Fourth Annual “Doing Business with DOT” event, shining a spotlight on Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) and their role in shaping the city’s infrastructure and future. The event, streamed live, gathered entrepreneurs, city leaders, […]
By: caricom.org Four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States—Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines—are on track to implement full Free Movement among themselves from 1 October this year. By implementing the full free movement regime, these four countries have agreed to grant their nationals the right to enter, leave and re-enter, move freely, […]
BY: paho.org 77% of countries lack national strategies to prevent drowning—a leading cause of death among young children and older adults. Washington, D.C., 15 September 2025 (PAHO) – Drowning remains a significant and largely unaddressed public health crisis in the Americas, with new analyses from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) revealing that 77% of countries lack national […]
By: Rebecca Cassler | American Immigration Council On September 5, the Trump administration took yet another step to punish undocumented people in the United States. In Matter of Yajure Hurtado, the Board of Immigration Appeals proclaimed that any person who crossed the border unlawfully and is later taken into immigration detention is no longer eligible for […]
By: Sandy Connors | Editorial credit: FashionStock.com / Shutterstock.com New York Fashion Week 2025 (Spring/Summer 2026 collections) proved to be more than a display of style — it became a platform for storytelling, activism, inclusion, and innovation. Below is a comprehensive article summarizing the key highlights, runway reviews, and the contributions of Black designers who […]
By: Pearl Phillip This pasta dish blends the comforting richness of Italian cuisine with bold Caribbean flavors. Featuring jerk-marinated shrimp, creamy coconut sauce, and a Scotch bonnet kick, it’s a perfect fusion meal for any occasion. Serves: 4 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Ingredients For the jerk shrimp: 1 lb (450 g) […]
By: Emerald Green | Photo Credit: Oblique Seville at the 2024 Summer Olympics, 3 August 2024. © Aeltegop — Own work. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons) | Photo Credit: Melissa Jefferson (USA), 5 May 2024.© Erik van Leeuwen — Erki Pictures / Zenfolio. Licensed under GFDL (via Wikimedia Commons). The 100-meter dash […]
By: Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com The Trump administration has unveiled a controversial immigration initiative that explicitly prioritizes white South Africans — particularly Afrikaners — under the claim that they face systemic racial discrimination in post-apartheid South Africa. Branded by some officials as “Mission South Africa,” the program seeks to […]
Break Through Hidden Barriers and Spark Genuine Connection By: Sandy Connors Many singles struggle to find chemistry on dates due to hidden barriers like emotional baggage and inauthenticity. This article highlights five key obstacles that make it harder to attract the right partner. By healing past heartbreak, embracing authenticity, improving communication, boosting confidence, and broadening […]