New report shows StudentsFirst NY contributed over $2 million to defeat Obama By Nico Simino A new report released this month shows that the pro-charter school...
Robinson to meet with local banks In preparation for a larger community meeting, Assemblywoman Annette Robinson has scheduled a closed door meeting with branch managers at...
By Stephen Witt Wrestling for reform in the Democratic Party In the crazy world of Kings County Politics, young up-and-comers are making inroads. A case in...
The U.S. Senator calls for increase from the current $7.25 per hour to $9.80 By Stephen Witt United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand came to Bed-Stuy this...
Vann and community ready to move ahead with feasibility study By Stephen Witt While the Park Slope Armory received $16 million for a state of the...
The latest exposé of the NYCHA’s mismanagement of funds is starting to help members of the community connect the dots concerning unspent stimulus package funds. In...
As marches and campaigns are organized around ending rampant violence among youth, it occurred to me that this is an ideal time to remember the opportunities...
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...
By Nayaba ArindeEditor-at-Large“What would Malcolm X do?”Hundreds of New Yorkers asked as they came out to honor Malcolm X, who...
“Mothers are the peace on Earth that make the world go round. The love they give is always of hope...
By Da’Nelle Mason, at Age 9 It’s not everyday that a person gets to go back into the past. On...
