Competition: a Partner in Education Our education system is about memorizing information and passing tests. The standardized curriculum with standardized tests determines a student’s grade and...
Progressive Association for Political Action Hosts Public Advocate Candidate Debate By Mary Alice Miller This year’s citywide candidates for Public Advocate – Norman Siegel, Bill deBlasio,...
The saying is “All politics is local” and that goes for the politics of the much-heralded stimulus package as well. When folks on the ground hear...
40 Women, 40 Years of Philanthropy by Darrion J. Beckles Brooklyn, New York- When the phrase 40/40 is mentioned aloud, you may envision the swag social venue in...
After a few moments passed by, several white males walked into the room and examined their anatomy. In many cases, the examination of these human specimens...
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered as the architect of the historic August 28,1963 March on Washington for Jobs...
Each year, the nation and the world pause to remember the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and...
Tracing Black Families Back to Slavery in Brooklyn Fern GillespieSlavery in New York City began 400 years ago in 1626...
Remembering Helene Nomsa Brath By Cinque BrathIn our community, we often celebrate the louder voices—the ones who grab the microphone,...
New York, NY, June 27, 2025 – The Abolition Commemoration Day Committee is presenting its fourth Abolition Commemoration Day in...
NEW ORLEANS – Earlier this month, Dillard University, in partnership with the City of New Orleans and University Medical Center...
by NZINGHAJune is the month where we celebrate Father’s Day. It’s the day we honor men who embody the task...
The “Batman and Robin” of The Black Arts Movement by Cinque BrathMy father was not recognized for his unique parenting...