Lawman Lynch: Building Communities Through Education, Service, and Persistence

Lawman Lynch: Building Communities Through Education, Service, and Persistence

By: Janet Howard Click here to listen to podcast. Community service, education, and leadership are not just professional pursuits for Lawman Lynch—they are lifelong commitments rooted in both personal experience and cultural values. From his early days in Jamaica to his current role in New York City, Lynch has consistently worked to expand opportunities for […]

U.S. Citizenship Applicants Face Heightened ‘Good Moral Character’ Scrutiny

U.S. Citizenship Applicants Face Heightened ‘Good Moral Character’ Scrutiny

By: Mary Campbell U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially intensified its evaluation of the ‘good moral character’ (GMC) standard for lawful permanent residents applying for U.S. citizenship. Under this revised policy, applicants must now substantiate not only the absence of disqualifying behavior, but also demonstrate active, positive contributions to their communities. Expanded GMC […]

An Open letter to Mr. Adidja Vybz Kartel Palmer

An Open letter to Mr. Adidja Vybz Kartel Palmer

Photo credit: Vybz Katel Facebook  Good day, Mr. Palmer.  I was one of many who advocated for your release. I defended your release from imprisonment, even at the cost of losing friendships. I must admit that I didn’t follow the original trial. Still, over the past couple of years, I have thoroughly reviewed the events […]