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 […]
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, […]
By Ron Cheong | Photo by A.I Americans who cherish freedom, democracy, and opportunity only have one real choice in this election. America needs all right-thinking citizens, their families, and their friends onboard for this one. A Disgrace Staged at Madison Square Garden At what was supposed to be the climatic wrap-up of his 2024 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]