From Buffalo Soldier to Military Physician By Fern GillespieThe military changed the life of my cousin Dr. Linda Murakata, MD. When she was age 17, Linda...
For Graham Weatherspoon, his father Roosevelt Weatherspoon continues to inspire him. Although he lost his father as a young child, his legacy as a soldier, electronics...
By Fern GillespieNew York City is facing a crisis of missing Black women and girls and it is rarely discussed. In 2023, the NYS Senate passed...
By Fern GillespieOn Election Day, Tuesday, Nov 7th, five Brooklyn City Council Democrats are going unopposed: Chi Osse, District 36; Chris Banks, District 42; Crystal Hudson,...
By Fern GillespieIt will be a purple day in New York City on October 19. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Mayor’s Office to...
Governor Hochul announced yesterday the launch of the SUNY Climate Corps Internship Program to offer paid applied-learning opportunities for State...
The City University of New York earlier this week announced the appointment of Dr. Rosemarie Wesson as associate vice chancellor...
Inspirational Conversations with Judges: Attendees had the unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from accomplished judges, learning from their experiences...
Black Girls Code has announced the appointment of Cristina Jones as CEO. In accepting the appointment, Ms. Jones responded: Dear...
Attention H.S. Seniors! College Application Fees Waived thru End of October. For First Time, SUNY, CUNY, and More Than 40...
By Nayaba Arinde An overhaul of traditional strategies used in the New York City public school system may be in...
By Clark Mindock and Jonathan Stempel, Reuters NEW YORK, Nov 15 (Reuters) – New York state sued PepsiCo (PEP.O) on...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), along with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), introduced the...
By David Mark Greaves, May 18, 2023 At a time when books are being banned, curricula are politicized, civics is...
The US must move beyond piecemeal reform and slogan-making and tackle the ongoing scourge of police brutality and law enforcement’s...
By Mary Alice MillerThis year’s budget is more than two weeks late, making it difficult for municipalities and agencies like...
By Mary Alice MillerDewey Doughtry bought his home in Bed Stuy 30 years ago. In the past fourteen years, he...