Month: March 2025

An impressive group of educators, politicians, attorneys, entertainers, and community activists has committed to mobilizing and strategizing against recent reforms implemented by the White House. Some of the celebrated names include rhythm and blues singer Patti LaBelle, Civil Rights attorney Benjamin Crump, former Georgia representative Stacey Abrams, professor/author Michael Eric Dyson, actress/activist Tatyana Ali, actor/comedian Anthony Anderson, former MSNBC TV anchor Chris Matthews, former CNN anchor, Don Lemon, White House […]

Immigration advocates in New York on Thursday condemned a New York Court of Appeals ruling against voting rights for Caribbean and other immigrants in New York City municipal elections. The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), an umbrella immigrant rights organization representing over 200 immigrant groups in New York State, said that the court "erroneously upheld a ruling declaring New York City's Local Law 11 unconstitutional." NYIC said this law, passed […]

Fry Aloo is a simple and comforting dish to make, and adding leftovers can take on a whole new flavor. As we did with the Fry Aloo With Corned Beef and Fry Aloo With Stewed Pork, how can one forget the more recent Fry Aloo With Okra I did as part of our #meatfreemonday series? You’ll Need… 2 + tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion (sliced) 8 cloves garlic (smashed) […]

Renowned Jamaican reggae artiste Bounty Killer, whose real name is Basil Pryce, says he has returned to the US after 15 years. “Fifteen years ago, I lost my US visa and have been waiting patiently to have it restored ever since. A few days ago, I finally had it restored,” said Bounty Killer in a statement on Tuesday. “First and foremost, I want to acknowledge and express my deepest gratitude […]

With the observance of March as  National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, NYC Health + Hospitals on Wednesday urged New Yorkers 45 to 75 years old to get routine screening to prevent colon cancer or help find it early, when it is easier to treat. NYC Health + Hospitals said colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, occurs in the colon or rectum and is the second-leading cause of cancer death […]