By Leah Rothstein, URBAN MATTERS | Photo credit: chihacknight.org It’s been hard to pay attention to the national news lately. When I do, I am tempted to feel powerless and hopeless about the divisiveness and animosity that seems to be consuming our country. But I don’t want to respond by burying my head in the […]
By Zach Ahmad , New York Civil Liberties Union | Editorial credit: Ameer Mussard-Afcari / shutterstock.com Trump’s efforts to expel millions of immigrants are a threat to all of us. New York State is home to nearly 700,000 undocumented immigrants. Most of them have lived in New York for more than a decade. They are our […]
By DPI Guyana The government is committed to building a more united and equitable Guyanese society. To achieve this, the administration focuses its policies on addressing the needs of the most vulnerable populations, ensuring a path towards equality and prosperity for all. This was underscored by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who was at the time addressing […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Undocumented women in the United States face unique vulnerabilities that often expose them to exploitation. Among these risks is a pattern of abuse in which sex predators exploit their undocumented status by entering into manipulative marriages, not for love but as a means of control. These predators exploit the woman’s dependence […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The concept of Jesus as an immigrant has profound theological, social, and ethical implications, particularly for contemporary discussions on migration and refugee policies. The Bible, especially the King James Version (KJV), provides compelling evidence to support this notion. Through an analysis of biblical texts, this article explores the life of Jesus […]
Editorial credit: Alex Photo Stock / shutterstock.com Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies like ChatGPT are at the forefront of the digital revolution, providing users with answers, insights, and creative content. However, as with any tool shaped by human design, AI systems are not immune to censorship or racial bias. These issues can significantly undermine trust […]
By CARICOM | Photo Courtesy of Caricom.org Salutations The Hon Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados and Convenor of the Second Regional Symposium on Crime and Violence as a Public Health Issue Dr the Hon Mohamed Irfan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and Host Other Heads of Government Dr Carla Barnett, […]
By Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Inc Veterans Day is a time to honor the brave men and women who have fearlessly served in the U.S. military. This important holiday, observed annually on November 11, offers the nation an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by these courageous individuals in defense of freedom and democracy. […]
Christine Yvette Lewis, a Trinidadian labor organizer and Ninaj Raoul, a Haitian immigrant rights advocate, are 2024 recipients of the Just Brooklyn Prize. The Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation awarded each of these Brooklyn leaders with a $20,000 grant in a ceremony on October 30 at the Barclays Center, honoring their decades of work supporting immigrant […]
By D. Watkins, msn.com | Editorial credit: lev radin / shutterstock.com Vice President Kamala Harris lost her campaign for president overnight, breaking the hearts of many, including my wife Caron and four-year-old daughter Cross, who have both fiercely advocated for her victory from the beginning. They are gutted, their spirits are down; my spirit is down. America’s decision is […]