De Blasio goes forth with education agenda
Last week, the mayor axed plans by former Mayor Michael Bloomberg to further expand Success Academy schools into public school spaces
New organization helps custodial parents collect child support
Scofflaws and deadbeats had better watch out, because a new tristate area-based organization is looking for those noncustodial parents who refuse to financially support their childre
Obama announces ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ initiative
President Barack Obama's “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative for young men of color is promising.
Universal pre-K, charter schools battle for Albany’s attention
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has hit some roadblocks when promoting his education agenda, but he’s sticking to his guns.
Helmsley Charitable Fund gives Grants to 10 Historically Black Higher Institutions
Historically Black Colleges and Universities received a financial boost from the Helmsley Charitable Trust.
Obama annouces 'My Brother's Keeper' Initiative
President Barack Obama announces his national "My Brother's Keeper" Initiative aimed at helping young Black and Latino males.
Reception held for Rangel
A reception for Rep. Charlie Rangel was held this week at the home of Craig and Modupe Robinson in Harlem.
Christie supports ‘One Newark’ plan
Newark public schools have been under state control since 1995. Now, the Newark community is exploding with concern over proposed education reform.
Jeffries gaining ground in Newark mayoral race
This week, Essex County Deputy Chief of Staff and former New Jersey Assemblyman William D. Payne endorsed Shavar Jeffries for mayor of Newark. He also agreed to serve as campaign co-chairperson.
Obama endures an arsenal of insults
Of concern at the moment former rock and roll musician Ted Nugent, who called the president a “subhuman mongrel.”
Stop-and-frisk case sent back to lower court
While the city might have dropped its case to appeal a judge’s decision to keep stop-and-frisk the way it is, everyone is now vying for a seat at the table as reforms are made.
New Yorkers shocked by passing of great activist Mayor Chokwe Lumumba
On Tuesday, Feb. 25, the grassroots movement was stunned by the news of the sudden and unexpected loss of warrior attorney and Jackson, Miss., Mayor Chokwe Lumumba at the age of 66.
Gov. Cuomo to preserve SNAP program, feed New Yorkers
New York governor Andrew Cuomo announced that his administration is “taking the steps” to preserve close to $457 million a year in benefits from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
Gov. Cuomo to create college degree program for inmates
Last week, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a state initiative to offer college classes, degrees and programs to incarcerated individuals across the state.
Barron: 'Cuomo is disenfranchising a million Black and Latino voters'
“Gov. Andrew Cuomo has no regard for Black or Latino people,” charged Council Member Inez Barron, as she held a press conference on the steps of City Hall to highlight her City Council resolution demanding that the governor call for ...
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