By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo Copyright IQ INC. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has made the historic decision to not invite President Donald Trump to its upcoming national conference, a stark departure from its century-long tradition of extending an invitation to the sitting U.S. president. This move, a direct […]
By Sandy Connors | Editorial credit: mark reinstein / 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 […]
By CAW Editorial Board June marks Caribbean American Heritage Month (CAHM)—or at least it should. For two decades, this month has served as a time to celebrate the rich culture, resilience, and enduring contributions of Caribbean Americans across the United States. From the halls of Congress to the classrooms of Brooklyn, from hospital wards to […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The phrase “How many people does it take to screw in a light bulb?” is one of the most enduring setups in modern humor. Ostensibly a joke about a mundane task, the phrase has evolved into a cultural commentary tool, reflecting social stereotypes, group behaviors, and institutional inefficiencies. At its core, […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo by: AI In the turbulent summer of 1975, a North Carolina courtroom became the epicenter of a case that would forever alter the American legal landscape and galvanize nascent movements for racial and gender equality. Joan Little, a young Black woman incarcerated for breaking and entering, faced the death […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo Copyright IQ INC. In a world often characterized by indifference, the impulse to be a “Good Samaritan”—to offer aid to someone in distress—is a noble and deeply human one. From helping a stranded motorist to administering CPR, these acts of kindness can literally save lives. However, the very act of […]
By Ravi Balgobin Maharaj, A system built on good intentions must also be rooted in fairness, efficiency, and the capacity to deliver real results. That’s why it’s time for Trinidad and Tobago to rethink its Demerit Point System, a framework that, in its current form, falls short of the principles of justice and effectiveness we owe […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo Copyright IQ INC. In August 2018, then-President Donald Trump ignited a global controversy with a tweet claiming that the South African government was “seizing land from white farmers” and that there was “large scale killing of farmers.” He subsequently stated that he had asked Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo Copyright IQ INC. The abhorrent system of apartheid in South Africa, a brutal institutionalization of racial segregation and discrimination, cast a long shadow over the latter half of the 20th century. While the international community largely condemned this regime, the role of the United States of America was far […]
By Selen Ozturk, ACOM In just over 100 days since President Trump’s return to office, public opinion reflects growing alarm over the bounds of executive power. A late April survey conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) suggests that 52% of Americans — including 87% of Democrats, 56% of Independents and 17% of Republicans — […]