NYC Migrants Dread Election Day as Trump Doubles Down on Mass Deportation

NYC Migrants Dread Election Day as Trump Doubles Down on Mass Deportation

By Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY | Editorial Credit: Leonard Zhukovsky / Shutterstock.com  Residents at one of the city’s largest migrant shelters spoke to living with a “state of uncertainty” as Trump rails against immigrants. As former president Donald Trump rails against a supposed “migrant invasion” and vows the “largest deportation effort in American history” if […]

The 2023 FBI Hate Crime Report: Trends, Impacts, and Key Findings

The 2023 FBI Hate Crime Report: Trends, Impacts, and Key Findings

By Esther Claudette Gittens In 2023, the FBI’s hate crime statistics report painted a sobering picture of the persistence of bias-motivated crimes across the United States. The report, compiled from 16,009 law enforcement agencies covering 95.2% of the U.S. population, documented 11,862 incidents involving 13,829 offenses. These crimes targeted individuals based on race, ethnicity, ancestry, […]

Temporary Protected Status: What’s Up With That?

Temporary Protected Status: What’s Up With That?

Posted by Aaron Reichlin-Melnick | Photo Credit: IMMIGRATION IMPACT The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. On October 17, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Secretary Mayorkas was designating the country of Lebanon for […]

All Fours: Cultural Significance and Gameplay Across the UK, Trinidad & Tobago, St. Vincent, Grenada, and Canada

All Fours: Cultural Significance and Gameplay Across the UK, Trinidad & Tobago, St. Vincent, Grenada, and Canada

By Esther Claudette Gittens All Fours is a unique and competitive trick-taking card game with deep historical roots in 17th-century England. Over centuries, it migrated with British colonists to the Caribbean, where it evolved in the hands of Trinidadian, Vincentian, Grenadian, and Canadian communities. Today, it is more than a game—it is a beloved cultural […]

Celebrating Diwali in New York: A Vibrant Fusion of Culture, Community, and Celebration

Celebrating Diwali in New York: A Vibrant Fusion of Culture, Community, and Celebration

By Mary Campbell As one of the most beloved Hindu festivals, Diwali – the Festival of Lights – signifies the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. In New York, Diwali celebrations have evolved from a traditional, family-centered festival to a city-wide affair that unites communities of all backgrounds, religions, […]

Collective Action Protections for H-2A Workers Face Uphill Legal Battles

Collective Action Protections for H-2A Workers Face Uphill Legal Battles

By: Adriel Orozco | Source: Immigrationimpact.com | Editorial credit: David A Litman / Shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. In April, the Department of Labor (DOL) published an expansive regulation aimed at increasing […]

Historical Background and Political Identity for Black Men

Historical Background and Political Identity for Black Men

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: gpointstudio/ shutterstok.com The political identity of Black Americans, particularly Black men, has developed through complex historical layers, shaped by civil rights struggles, socio-economic shifts, and evolving party platforms. Understanding this backdrop is essential to analyzing current political alignments, as it reveals the broader forces driving Black male voters […]

USA: World Leader or Heading for the Netherworld

USA: World Leader or Heading for the Netherworld

By Ron Cheong | Photo by A.I There is something dystopic and Orwellian fermenting in the US – on the level of the storyline from the science fiction movie Blade Runner (Harrison Ford). And it’s being funded with big money from billionaires like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel.   Powerbrokers Musk and Thiel  Elon Musk and […]

Project 2025′ and its Effect on Rights – Who’s at Risk

Project 2025′ and its Effect on Rights – Who’s at Risk

By Linda Nwoke | Photo credit: bella1105 / shutterstock.com  The forthcoming 2024 presidential election slated for November is crucial. Its outcome will have a profound impact, not just within the United States but globally. The effect of this election will touch every aspect of our lives, from social issues to the economy and beyond.  Hence, […]