By Esther Claudette Gittens The long-anticipated full enforcement of the REAL ID Act by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) commenced on May 7, 2025, ushering in significant changes for air travelers across the United States, including the diverse population of New York City. This federal mandate, aimed at enhancing security by standardizing state-issued identification, carries […]
Editorial Credit: Spotlight Images Agency / shutterstock.com Introduction: Malcolm X’s Enduring Challenge to American Power Malcolm X remains one of the 20th century’s most compelling and controversial figures, an enduring symbol of radical critique against American racial injustice and systemic hypocrisy. His intellectual journey—from a leading spokesman for the Nation of Islam (NOI) advocating Black […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens| Editorial Credit: lazyllama / shutterstock.com Analyzing the civil rights policies and rhetoric of the Trump administration through the lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s philosophy reveals a profound divergence in values and vision. Introduction Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stands as a towering figure in the American conscience, his name […]
Editorial Credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com BOSTON — May 8, 2025 — The federal government has urged a Massachusetts federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by immigrants from Haiti and Venezuela challenging the Trump-era decision to end their Temporary Protected Status (TPS), arguing that the court lacks jurisdiction over the case. In a motion filed […]
By Jeanmarie Evelly, City Limits A group of state representatives are asking Gov. Kathy Hochul to steer some of the $4.2 billion in Bond Act funds for energy upgrades in public housing, where tenants are subject to “outdated boilers, poor ventilation, mold, and temperature extremes that contribute to high asthma hospitalization rates.” Back in 2022, New […]
[⚠️ Suspicious Content] By Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said providing Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia’s file to the feds was “standard” exception to city sanctuary laws as Trump administration claims it’s investigating money laundering. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch is defending the NYPD’s cooperation with federal […]
By Greg B. Smith, THE CITY | Editorial credit: lev radin / shutterstock.com The mayor asked the Campaign Finance Board to reconsider its denial of matching funds for his reelection, but the CFB chair shot him down, citing his campaign’s failure to answer inquiries on questionable campaign contributions and expenses. The chair of the city […]
By Rebecca Schein, THE CONVERSATION Globally, measles is on the rise across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and parts of Europe. In 2025, North and South America saw 11 times more cases than during the same period last year. In Europe, measles rates are at their highest point in 25 years. In the U.S., as of May […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens New York, NY — As the federal government fully enforces the REAL ID Act starting May 7, undocumented residents in New York City face new, and for many, alarming travel restrictions that could expose their immigration status in ways that echo policies from the Trump administration. The REAL ID Act, passed […]
Editorial By Brian Figeroux, Esq., New Black Voices, The Immigrant’s Journal, Caribbean American Weekly and Workers’ World Today | Editorial credit: Ron Adar & lev radin / shutterstock.com New York, NY – May 7, 2025 – The already turbulent waters of New York City politics have been further agitated by seismic decisions from two prominent figures: […]