Social-media influencers are under fire this Halloween after several of them posted photos wearing blackface and promoting racist stereotypes. One of the most prominent cases involves self-described comedian Brittany Venti, who posted a photo wearing blackface and holding a box of fried chicken with the caption “When that EBT hit.” The image sparked immediate outrage […]
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was more than a civil rights icon, he was a moral force who reshaped the conscience of a nation. Born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, King was raised in a family rooted in faith and social awareness. His father, Martin Luther King Sr., was a Baptist minister and […]
Zellnor Myrie is a product of Brooklyn, New York, raised in a rent-stabilized apartment in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens by immigrant parents from Costa Rica, educated in the city public schools and later graduating from Brooklyn Technical High School. His background is deeply working-class and immigrant-rooted, and from the start of his career he’s carried that identity […]
The 2025 New York City mayoral election is shaping up to be one of the most ideologically diverse and consequential races in decades. From long-time political figures to rising progressives, the field reflects a city at a crossroads, torn between tradition, reform, and the urgent need for equity. For Black and working-class New Yorkers, what’s […]
The case surrounding the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has once again ignited public outrage after Virginia Giuffre’s brother called on President Donald Trump to be held accountable for his long-documented ties to Epstein. The statement follows the recent fallout involving Prince Andrew, who was officially stripped of his royal titles and evicted from his […]