I’ve always said that public safety is the prerequisite to prosperity in our city, and it has always been our administration’s North Star. We strive to ensure that all New Yorkers feel safe in their homes, on the streets, and in other public spaces — this includes in our schools where our young people spend much of their time. Our students must be able to feel safe in school so […]
Peaceful protests matter more than most people think. Researchers have found that nearly every nonviolent movement with active participation from at least 3.5 % of the population has succeeded in bringing down an authoritarian regime or radically changing government policy. In fact, the evidence is so strong that the study refers to the concept as the “3.5% Rule.” The 3.5% rule was developed in 2013 by Erica Chenoweth of Harvard […]
In response to the federal government's $1.8 million cut from its annual budget, Harlem-based Black Public Media (BPM) has launched the Black Stories Production Fund. BPM stated it seeks to raise $9 million over the next two years and welcomes significant contributions from foundations and corporations, as well as gifts from individual donors as small as $5. The first year of the campaign aims to reach 1.8 million donors, BPM […]
Whenever I speak to CUNY students and alumni, I’m impressed by their ambition, perseverance and achievement. They are hungry to graduate and begin their careers. And as educators, our job is to make sure that their degrees lead to a better future. That’s why we’re launching CUNY Beyond, a five-year initiative to ensure that every student graduates not just with a diploma but with the direction, preparation, connections and career […]
The West Indies completed a series whitewash against Bangladesh in the third and final T20I match at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Bangladesh. Romario Shepherd became the second West Indian to take a hat-trick in a T20I. At the same time, stand-in captain Roston Chase and Ackeem Auguste both struck half-centuries to lead the Windies to a tremendous five-wicket victory over the hosts. Thanks to Shepherd's […]
There were instances of panic buying and early family pick-ups of children from schools in Trinidad on Friday after authorities ordered a full mobilization of the military in the wake of deteriorating relations between the federation and Venezuela and fears that the US will soon take military action against Trinidad's closest neighbor. Some businesses also closed early. "Be calm. There is nothing to fear at this time," said Prime Minister […]
Jamaica Arts Holding (JAH) must be commended for providing consistent communication updates regarding the devastation created by Hurricane Melissa on the island of Jamaica last week. Similar to the Starlink Satellite System developed by billionaire Elon Musk (which was used by live stream storm chasers), JAH, helmed by Andrea Davis, founder of International Reggae Day, relied on phone networks to inform diasporans about the worsening conditions prevailing. From the capital […]
“I Know White People are Crazy and Other Stories” by Dr. Jonathan Mathias Lassiter c.2025, Legacy Lit $30.00 320 pages It’s enough to make you lose your mind. You see your goal, but there’s a barrier in front of it, a barrier that makes no sense. Other people don’t have to jump through hoops or over walls to succeed, feel safe, or get help, so why do you? In […]
In the wake of destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, Caribbean immigration advocates in New York are urging United States President Donald J. Trump to protect Jamaicans in New York by granting them Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), an umbrella policy and advocacy organization that represents over 200 immigrant and refugee rights groups throughout New York, noted on Wednesday that Hurricane Melissa caused catastrophic […]
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