Uzhhorod, Ukraine – February 26, 2022: A man on the background of Ukrainian refugees says goodbye to his wife who is fleeing Russian aggression. Refugees on the Ukrainian-Slovak border. (Shutterstock) By MSNBC Allen Orr joins José DÃaz-Balart to discuss migrants applying for asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. “We call the people from Europe that are […]
NEW YORK – Schools Chancellor David C. Banks today announced his vision for the future of enrollment and admissions in New York City public schools. For decades, the Department of Education (DOE)’s enrollment and admissions policies have caused uncertainty, confusion and anxiety among families across the City. Chancellor Banks is committed to reimagining these processes […]
By Victoria Falk The Caribbean community mourns the loss of Trinidadian Joyce Quamina, who died unexpectedly in Mount Sinai Hospital, in New York, at the age of 85, on March 1, 2022. It is ironic that the longtime Brooklynite, who was known affectionately by many as the “Carnival Queen,” would take her last breath on […]
War of Russia against Ukraine. Subway station serves as a shelter for thousands of people during a rocket and bomb attack. Kyiv, Ukraine – Feb. 25, 2022 (Shutterstock) By Sir Ronald Sanders The invasion by the Russian Federation of the sovereign state of Ukraine has been roundly condemned by most countries of the world. However, […]
U.S. President Joe Biden provides an update on Russia and Ukraine during remarks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., February 22, 2022. (Shutterstock) By Lexi Lonas, The Hill Leaders in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) declined calls with President Biden as the war in Ukraine intensified, Middle […]
By CARICOM It is a distinct honour and pleasure for me to celebrate our women and girls across the Caribbean Community on International Women’s Day. Today is an opportunity to celebrate the important contributions and tireless service that women around the world give every day at home, in their communities and beyond, and in every […]
PAHO report shows that gender inequalities in health have increased in the region; calls for disaggregated data to design more inclusive response. Washington, DC, March 8, 2022 (PAHO)- The COVID-19 pandemic had a disproportionate impact on women in the Americas, contributing to increased gender inequality in health and threatening women’s development and well-being, a new […]
By Anna Quinn, Patch BROOKLYN, NY — A massive protest asking for more funding for workers excluded from coronavirus relief packages shut down the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges on Tuesday morning. The stream of “excluded workers” and their supporters took to the streets in Brooklyn before marching and driving across the bridges, shutting down traffic […]
Photo Credit: Department of Education Just over two months after becoming Chancellor, I thought it would be a good time to share with all of you more detail about my vision for New York City public schools and how we are going to go about achieving that vision together. I also want to share my […]
Photo Credit: Department of Education NEW YORK – Schools Chancellor David C. Banks today will deliver remarks on his vision for New York City public schools and the Department of Education’s priorities. At the center of Chancellor Banks’ vision are his four pillars, which include reimagining the student experience; scaling, sustaining and restoring what works; […]