Taxing the Exit: How New York’s War on Wealth Undermines Its Own Future
New York lawmakers continue to behave as though wealth is an immovable object. Every fiscal shortfall seems to produce the same political instinct: find...
A Crime That Destroys Black Wealth While New York Looks Away
There is a category of crime in New York that does not rely on force, yet produces consequences just as permanent.
It is called deed...
New York Is Pricing Out the Black Middle Class — And Black Leadership Won’t Say It
New York is pricing out the Black middle class — and Black leadership won’t say it, despite the clear impact on social justice and economic equity.
Intentions...
Big Tech on Trial: What the Meta and Google Lawsuits Reveal — And Why Black America Should Pay Attention
There is a growing belief that the lawsuits against Big Tech represent accountability. That, finally, companies like Meta Platforms and Google are being forced to answer for the...
Is Black America Ready for the AI Economy?
The question being asked across boardrooms, classrooms, and political circles is whether we are ready for the AI economy.
That question assumes preparation is a...
Mount Vernon’s Future Coders, Climate Leaders, and AI Translators: Inside ELOC’s Youth Program
By Larnez Kinsey
Westchester County, let’s be very clear about something: when we talk about opportunity, we cannot pretend it lands evenly. It doesn’t. Not...
Mamdani’s Estate Tax Proposal Could Destroy Black Middle-Class Wealth in New York
And Why Too Many Black Leaders Refuse to Talk About It
In politics, policies are often judged by their intentions. In economics, they are judged by their outcomes.
That distinction matters when examining the estate tax proposal being pushed by Zohran Mamdani, which would dramatically lower the estate-tax exemption in New York from roughly $7 million to about $750,000 while raising the top rate as high as 50 percent.
Supporters frame the proposal as a tax on the wealthy.
But when viewed through the lens of economic reality, the estate tax proposal could severely harm Black middle-class wealth, especially those relying on family homes as their primary asset, highlighting the urgent...
Money vs. Power: The Lesson Media Companies Should Learn From The Breakfast Club’s Netflix Deal
A line from the political drama House of Cards captures a truth that applies far beyond politics. The character Frank Underwood once said:
“Money is the McMansion in Sarasota that starts falling apart after 10 years. Power is the old stone building that has stood for centuries.”
That quote perfectly explains the debate surrounding the recent distribution changes involving The Breakfast Club, including its move into a deal with Netflix through its parent distribution network.
At first glance, deals like this appear attractive. Large platforms offer guaranteed revenue, global distribution, and the prestige of being connected to one of the world's largest streaming services. For any show, especially one that has been on the air for years, securing a large contract can look like the logical next step.
But media history shows that the biggest check is not always the best long-term strategy.
The real issue is not just money but the lasting power of...
The Death of Black Owned Media: The Last Piece of Black Ownership at BET Is Gone
The recent buyout of Tyler Perry's ownership stake in BET+ by Paramount Skydance (formerly Paramount Global) is more than a routine corporate move—it's the end of the last direct...
A $30 Minimum Wage in New York Will Lead to More Unemployment — Here’s Why
In politics, policies are often judged by their intentions. In economics, policies are judged by their outcomes.
That distinction matters as New York City Council...
Our Students Can’t Read at Competitive Levels — Yet We’re Arguing About Everything Else
America Is Preparing for the AI Economy — But Many of Our Schools Are Not Even Preparing Students for Today
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming...
America Is Preparing for the AI Economy — But Our Schools Are Still Stuck in the 1990s
Artificial intelligence has quickly moved from the realm of science fiction into the center of economic and national policy. At a recent White House...
Black Power Is Not a Feeling: What Amos Wilson Got Right—and Today’s Black Politics Still Misses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBryieHyFeI
Black History Month often celebrates faces, moments, and symbolic firsts. However, it rarely examines why outcomes remain unchanged despite decades of representation. Dr. Amos Wilson did not confuse symbolism with...
Our Kids Are Dying and Our Attention Is Elsewhere
Sixteen-year-old Christopher “CJ” Redding should be here right now.
Instead, he’s another name added to a list most people outside the neighborhood will never remember.
CJ, a Bronx...
From Code to Capital: Why Financial Literacy Must Be Taught Alongside Technology in Our Communities
By Marvin Church
During the Winter Semester of 2025, Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) expanded its Artificial Intelligence program for Mount Vernon High School...
Your High Electric Bill Wasn’t an Accident — It Was Hudson Valley Policy
If you live in the Hudson Valley and your electric bill feels abusive, that is not bad luck, weather, or personal consumption. It is...
Trump’s Board of Peace, U.S. Power, and the Emerging Shape of Global Order : What It Means for Black America
https://youtu.be/XVQtUU60-Sc
When the United States organizes the world, it rarely does so through charters or ceremonial rooms. It organizes through leverage — economic, military, and...
The Carnegie House Ruling: A Warning Shot for Black Homeowners in New York
The recent court decision upholding a 450 percent ground-rent increase at Manhattan’s Carnegie House should concern every Black homeowner, housing advocate, and elected official in New...
The White House New Housing Proposal: What It Really Means for Black America
When Donald Trump announced support for limiting large institutional investors from buying single-family homes, the key question for readers interested in housing equity is: Will this policy...
The Erasure of Reparations: How History Was Traded for Talking Points
From Republican Policy to Political Taboo
One of the curiosities of modern American politics is not what is debated, but what is carefully avoided. Reparations...
