A deep analysis of how racial and economic realities shape the concerns of white and non-white voters — and whether equitable solutions are within reach. By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Divided Priorities, Shared Struggles: NYC Voters’ Top Issues in 2025: Executive Summary In 2025, New York City voters are confronting a host of urgent challenges — […]
By Linda Nwoke | Photo credit: Dujital | Photo of Khari Edwards It’s another election year in New York City. As the race for the upcoming Brooklyn Borough President primary election draws closer, our Editor-in-Chief and host of People, Power & Politics, Pearl Phillip, spoke with one of the candidates, Mr. Khari Edwards. He shared […]
Introduction Saul Alinsky’s “Rules for Radicals” is often regarded as a manifesto for grassroots organizers and activists striving for social change. Written in 1971, the book provides a strategic framework for those who want to address societal injustices through practical, nonviolent means. Alinsky, a veteran community organizer, wrote this guide for the “Have-Nots” seeking to […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Democratic Party has long been a coalition of diverse groups seeking social justice, economic prosperity, and the promotion of human dignity. However, in recent years, the party has struggled to maintain a unified message, often bending to factions that lack clear moral principles or a true commitment to progress. In […]
By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: a katz / shutterstock.com | Photo of Bill Lipton of NY Working Families The Working Families Party (WFP), established in 1998, has been a significant force in New York politics, advocating for progressive policies and endorsing candidates who champion social, racial, and economic justice. Despite its influence, the WFP […]
Introduction The contemporary discourse on diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) is fraught with complexity, controversy, and deeply entrenched historical narratives. One persistent presumption is that DEI initiatives inherently exclude white people, leading some in this group to believe that equality measures are, by design, positioned against them. This analysis explores the multifaceted reasons behind this […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Robert V Schwemmer / shutterstock.cm In recent years, Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become integral to corporate strategies, aiming to foster inclusive workplaces and equitable opportunities. However, a notable shift has emerged, with several major corporations, including McDonald’s, scaling back their DEI commitments. This article delves […]
By Jamaicans.com | Photo credit: Erika Koch / National Portrait Gallery UK On this day, 6th February 1905, the remarkable Una Marson was born in Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth, Jamaica. A poet, playwright, journalist, and activist, Marson was a pioneer in Caribbean literature and an unwavering advocate for gender equality and racial justice. Her contributions […]
By Gwynne Hogan, Katie Honan and Claudia Irizarry Aponte, THE CITY Click here to know your rights Federal immigration officials launched their first high-profile raids in New York City under President Donald Trump, trumpeting their actions in a 7 a.m. video in which Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who personally oversaw the enforcement actions, proclaimed that agents were “getting the […]
Editorial credit: Ms Jane Campbell / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Using his nativist lies of “invasion” as justification for his extreme policies, Trump announced today that he is deploying troops to the border. Yet, just yesterday, during a service at the National Cathedral, the Episcopal Bishop of Washington Mariann Edgar Budde, issued a direct plea […]