By: Pearl Phillip | Editorial credit: Everett Collection/shutterstock.com August 17, 2025, marks the 138th anniversary of the birth of Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr., the Jamaican political activist, Black nationalist, Pan-Africanist, and founding father of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). Born on August 17, 1887, in Saint Ann’s Bay, Garvey’s vision for unity, empowerment, and […]
By: Sandy Connors Many relationships deteriorate not from major conflicts but from ’emotional neglect’—the gradual fading of appreciation that creates a downward cycle of disconnection. Research shows expressing gratitude activates brain regions associated with bonding and rewires neural pathways to connect partners with positive emotions. Learn about how this simple 3-minute daily practice of expressing […]
Editorial credit: Evgenia Parajanian / Shutterstock.com WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding the factors that officers consider in certain benefit requests where an exercise of discretion is required, including factors relating to aliens’ past requests for parole and any involvement in anti-American or terrorist organizations, […]
By: Janet Howard |Photo courtesy: Fenix Suriel/IQ inc. On July 26th, the Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services (BNHS) hosted its Home Ownership Resource Fair, an event that brought together mortgage lenders, insurance companies, city agencies, and elected officials under one roof. The mission was clear: to equip low- and moderate-income families with the tools, knowledge, and […]
By: Mary Campbell The White House is reportedly preparing to cap the U.S. refugee admissions at 40,000 for fiscal year 2026, with a striking three‑quarters of these slots—approximately 30,000 places—earmarked specifically for white South Africans, particularly Afrikaners. This represents not only a sharp reduction from the 100,000 refugees admitted under the Biden administration in fiscal […]
By: Mary Campbell U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially intensified its evaluation of the ‘good moral character’ (GMC) standard for lawful permanent residents applying for U.S. citizenship. Under this revised policy, applicants must now substantiate not only the absence of disqualifying behavior, but also demonstrate active, positive contributions to their communities. Expanded GMC […]
By: Sandy Connors Marriage can be deeply rewarding but also challenging, requiring patience, communication, and compromise. Conflicts may arise from stress, differing values, or life changes, but violence—whether physical, emotional, or verbal—is never the answer. It destroys trust, causes lasting harm, and undermines the relationship. Healthy resolution comes from respect, empathy, and open dialogue, not […]
By: Mary Campbell Immigration court is one of the most intimidating places you can find yourself. Every case is high stakes—your future, your family, and your ability to remain in the United States are on the line. Yet too many immigrants walk into court without an attorney, thinking they can “explain their side” or handle […]
By: Mary Campbell The U.S. Department of State has instituted a 12-month pilot program effective August 20, 2025, and running through August 5, 2026, aimed at reducing visa overstays by requiring certain B‑1/B‑2 visa applicants to post a refundable bond ranging from $5,000 to $15,000, at the discretion of the consular officer. Scope and Applicability This pilot applies exclusively […]
Editorial credit: PJ McDonnell / Shutterstock.com Users Lost More Than $1 Billion While Zelle Operator Controlled by Major Banks Knew the Platform Was Vulnerable to Scammers AG James Encourages New Yorkers Who Lost Money to Zelle Scams to File a Report with OAG’s Consumer Frauds Bureau NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James […]