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The Ultimate Measure of a Man: Analyzing Martin Luther King Jr.’s Profound Statement

The Ultimate Measure of a Man: Analyzing Martin Luther King Jr.’s Profound Statement

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Nicole Glass Photography / shutterstock.com  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a beacon of moral courage and social justice, left behind a legacy filled with powerful words that continue to inspire generations. One of his most thought-provoking statements is: “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he […]

Attorney General Letitia James’ Court Victory Against Citibank Over Fraud Protections

Attorney General Letitia James’ Court Victory Against Citibank Over Fraud Protections

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: lucasImages / shuttterstock.com  New York Attorney General Letitia James recently achieved a major legal milestone in her ongoing lawsuit against Citibank (Citi), with a federal judge rejecting Citi’s motion to dismiss the case. The lawsuit, which alleges that Citi failed to adequately protect its customers from fraud and […]

Trump’s Plans to Axe US Education Department put Marginalized Students Most at Risk, Experts Warn

Trump’s Plans to Axe US Education Department put Marginalized Students Most at Risk, Experts Warn

By Gloria Oladipo | theguardian.com For many students of color, access to an equitable education is dependent on the initiatives and programs provided by the Department of Education. Among its various functions, the department provides targeted funding for low-income students, collects data on educational outcomes and investigates potential bias – essential functions that help underserved students. […]

ECCB Appoints Official Administrator for FICS

ECCB Appoints Official Administrator for FICS

Editorial credit: EQRoy / shutterstock.com The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) hereby advises that pursuant to its powers under Part IX, Section 114 of the Banking Act, 2015 of Saint Lucia (No 3 of 2015), it has appointed Mr. Niguel Streete as the Official Administrator for Financial Investment and Consultancy Services Limited (FICS) effective Monday, […]