SAT Prep Pilot Program Expands Opportunity for College-Bound Students By Dr. Diana K. Williams
Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC), a Mount Vernon-based nonprofit known for empowering young people through academic and workforce development, has taken another meaningful step...
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...
The Amendment That Forgot Who It Was Written For
The 14th Amendment was born in the ashes of slavery. It has since been borrowed by nearly everyone except the people it was meant...
He Was Waived — But Still Paid: What the Jaden Ivey Situation Actually Reveals
When news broke that Jaden Ivey was waived by the Chicago Bulls following public comments tied to his religious beliefs, the reaction was immediate.
Some called it punishment for...
Reparations, Representation, and Results: A Question of Political Priorities
When Pramila Jayapal argued that immigrants harmed by aggressive immigration enforcement policies, including individuals within Somali communities, should receive compensation, she was making a case grounded...
Earth Month Is Not a Moment, It Is a Movement
April is recognized as Earth Month, but for the Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC), this is not about recognition. It is about responsibility.
Because environmental...
IS THE NO KINGS AGENDA THE BLACK AMERICA AGENDA
There is a tendency in American politics to confuse visibility with value.
The recent “No Kings” rallies were large, loud, and widely covered. The message...
Your Faith Doesn’t Belong Here: What Sports Teams Are Really Saying
There was a time when sports organizations claimed to be neutral spaces, places where performance, discipline, and results mattered more than personal ideology. That...
Emergency Spending, Predictable Outcomes: The Real Lesson Behind the Farah Louis Investigation
When a federal warrant is signed seeking evidence of possible criminal violations involving a sitting New York City councilmember and a senior state aide,...
A Taste of Women’s History Month Felt Like Being Let In on Something Sacred
You ever walk into a space and immediately know, this wasn’t thrown together… this was held?
That’s what it felt like stepping into Yonkers Arts...
Was Nick Cannon Wrong About the Democratic Party and the KKK?
When Nick Cannon said the Democratic Party founded the Ku Klux Klan, the reaction was predictable. Outrage. Fact-checks. Dismissal. But the real issue isn’t emotion—it’s accuracy.
So let’s...
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...
When Mommy Loses Her Job—Who Feeds the Kids? By Dr. Charise Breeden-Balaam, LSW
The U.S. economy may appear steady on the surface, but Black women are being pushed out of the workforce at alarming rates, and our...
Westchester Youth Take Civic Action in Albany, Advocate for Change on Illegal Smoke Shops
Albany, NY — February 14, 2026 — A group of young leaders from Westchester County is proving that civic engagement has no age limit.
Youth...
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...
Congress Votes to Keep Sexual Misconduct Complaints Secret — Here’s How Your New York Congressmen and Congresswomen Voted for it
This week, the United States House of Representatives quietly held a vote that most Americans will likely never hear about.
The question before Congress was...
