By: Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com The Trump administration has unveiled a controversial immigration initiative that explicitly prioritizes white South Africans — particularly Afrikaners — under the claim that they face systemic racial discrimination in post-apartheid South Africa. Branded by some officials as “Mission South Africa,” the program seeks to […]
Introduction The contemporary discourse on diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) is fraught with complexity, controversy, and deeply entrenched historical narratives. One persistent presumption is that DEI initiatives inherently exclude white people, leading some in this group to believe that equality measures are, by design, positioned against them. This analysis explores the multifaceted reasons behind this […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The holiday season is meant to bring joy, warmth, and togetherness, but for many families, it can also be a time of heightened tension. According to a recent study, nearly 38% of respondents admitted that family conflicts often arise during this time of year. In 2025, the additional stress of a […]
By Clarissa Leon, DocuentedNY |Editorial Credit: mikeledray / shutterstock.com Outside poll sites in public schools, museums and libraries, immigrant New Yorkers made their case for why they supported former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris. Crime, public safety, the economy and women’s reproductive rights were overarching concerns, but in the midst of exiting […]