Editorial credit: Heidi Besen / shutterstock.com Watch the Full Town Hall Broadcast on C-SPAN Here 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 for […]
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By Anne Webster | Photo Copyright IQ INC. The NAACP’s decision not to invite President Donald J. Trump to its 2025 annual national convention has reignited long-standing tensions between the organization and the Trump political brand. The absence of an invitation, while unsurprising to many observers, reflects deeper ideological and historical divides that have shaped […]
By Caribbean Business Report In a powerful demonstration of political unity and regional ambition, Caribbean governments have officially launched the Actioning Blue: Caribbean 30×30 Vision for the Ocean political declaration during a high-level event at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3). Held aboard the Art Explorer vessel at Port Lympia, the event was […]
By Caribbean Business Report The Caribbean region must urgently prioritise boosting growth potential through productivity enhancing reforms while simultaneously building resilience against economic shocks and natural disasters. This imperative was highlighted by Dr. Nigel Clarke, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), during his keynote address at the 25th William G. Demas […]
By Caribbean Business Report At a defining moment for the region, President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Mr. Daniel Best, underscored the urgent need to build stronger, more adaptive institutions to help Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs) withstand global disruptions and shape their own development future. Delivering his inaugural address at the 55th Annual […]
By Anne Webster | Photo Copyright IQ INC. An in-depth analysis of the converging forces of violent insurgency, climate catastrophe, economic exploitation, and the lingering shadows of colonial history that have plunged a nation into a state of perpetual hunger. Mozambique, a nation of breathtaking coastline and abundant natural resources, is ensnared in a devastating […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo Copyright IQ INC. An analysis of the available articles and legal documents concerning Egbert Dewgard of New York City reveals a narrative tragically familiar in the annals of American justice: a life defined in the public record not by its lived experiences, but by its violent and contested end […]
By Esther Gittens Introduction In 2019, New York City voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure to implement Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for local primary and special elections. The measure passed with approximately 73% of the vote and marked a significant shift in the city’s electoral landscape. But while the reform promised to empower voters, reduce […]
By Sandy Connors | Editorial credit: Joshua Sukoff / Shutterstock.com When it comes to diversity, former President Donald Trump has often been at the center of public conversation. Whether it’s his stance on race, culture, or societal inclusion, Trump’s views have ignited debates and attracted scrutiny. But there’s one area where his appreciation for diversity […]