Tag: Social Justice
Racial Progress: George Floyd’s Brother Urges for Faster Change in New York City
Terrence Floyd, George Floyd’s brother and resident of Brooklyn, gathered with activists in Crown Heights on Sunday to reflect on his brother's murder by a Minneapolis police officer five years ago and express disappointment...
The Inspiring Courage of Noor Abdalla
Last Sunday, Noor Abdalla drove from her apartment in Morningside Heights to St. Paul and St. Andrew United Methodist Church, on the Upper West Side. She was with her sister and her month-old son,...
Muslim Women Sue NYPD for Excessive Force at Protest
Two Muslim Women File Lawsuit Against NYPD for Excessive Force at ProtestIn a shocking turn of events, two Muslim women have taken legal action against the New York Police Department (NYPD) for alleged excessive...
Effectiveness of a 24-Hour DEI Boycott for Economic Change
A grassroots movement is urging Americans to participate in a 24-hour spending boycott on Friday as a form of “economic resistance.” The People's Union USA, the organization spearheading this initiative, is calling for this...
The Rising Influence of the Not-Quite-Anti-Woke Movement
Adam Smith, a long-serving Democrat in Congress, finds himself at odds with the evolving landscape of his party. Born in 1965, just past the generational cutoff for Boomers, he embodies a unique perspective that...
Trump’s Anti-Woke Agenda: A Political Analysis
On a chilling Wednesday evening in Washington, D.C., a tragic collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport claimed the lives of sixty-seven individuals, including young...
Exploring MLK’s Legacy and Modern Injustice: Apollo Theater’s Annual Tribute
Reflecting on MLK's LegacyThe Apollo Theater recently hosted its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day tribute, titled “A Burning House – MLK and the American Experiment,” in collaboration with WNYC. The event brought together...
Effects of L.A. Fires on Altadena’s Black Families: Will They Disperse?
# The Benn Family’s Legacy in Altadena: A Story of Resilience
In the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains lies Altadena, California, a suburb that has been home to the Benn family for decades. Charles...