Final Four Candidates in the 2025 New York City Mayoral Race

Final Four Candidates in the 2025 New York City Mayoral Race

By Esther Claudette Gittens  The final four candidates in the 2025 New York City mayoral race—incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, former Governor Andrew Cuomo (Independent), Zohran Mamdani (Democratic nominee), and Republican Curtis Sliwa—covering the pros and cons as portrayed by the media and from their own statements. This overview digs into background, platforms, strengths, vulnerabilities, and how […]

Navigating Geopolitical Tides: The Strategic Imperative of Enhanced US-Caribbean Relations

Navigating Geopolitical Tides: The Strategic Imperative of Enhanced US-Caribbean Relations

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Caribbean, a region of vibrant cultures and strategic significance, finds itself at a critical juncture. While China’s growing influence has presented economic opportunities, the long-term strategic interests of Caribbean nations are arguably better served by strengthening ties with the United States. This analysis will explore the importance of a robust […]

Adams Attacks the Constitutional Rights of Immigrant NYers

Adams Attacks the Constitutional Rights of Immigrant NYers

By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com At his weekly Tuesday press briefing, Mayor Adams expressed on that he is open to the possibility of deporting migrants who are charged with crimes, not just those who are convicted. He argued that individuals who entered the country illegally should not have the same […]

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 […]

Fighting Over Whether Haitian Immigrants Are ‘Legal’ Misses the Point: They’re Legally Vulnerable

Fighting Over Whether Haitian Immigrants Are ‘Legal’ Misses the Point: They’re Legally Vulnerable

By Dara Lind, ImmigrationImpact | Photo credit: ImmigrationImpact 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. As Springfield, Ohio, and its purported (largely invented) problems with its Haitian population have continued to dominate both national news […]