Former President Barack Obama reached out to New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Saturday, according to multiple news reports, praising Mamdani’s campaign and offering to serve as a “sounding board” if Mamdani wins, but stopping short of giving a formal endorsement. The 30-minute phone call reportedly covered campaign strategy, staffing for a potential […]
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 […]
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