IMMIGRANTS ON COVID-19 FRONTLINES SHOULD GAIN PATHWAY TO CITZENSHIP
Immigrants, TPS holders included, continue to serve our nation in this time of crisis- we owe them the decency of a pathway to citizenship and protections for their…
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NYC PUBLIC ADVOCATE CALLS FOR OVERSIGHT, DATA PROTECTIONS IN COVID-19 CONTACT TRACING PROGRAM
Public Advocate Williams: "As contact tracing is employed to stem the transmission of COVID-19 and protect New Yorkers' health, it is vital to ensure that in intent and…
AFRICAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE WILL HOLD VIRTUAL WORKSHOP PROMOTING YOUTH LEADERSHIP
We are convening a workshop, in partnership with the Project Pakati by the African Leadership Institute, to bring together policymakers, experts, practitioners and youngest trailblazers in public service…
COVID-19 LESSONS: BLACK AMERICA NEEDS MORE COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND PROFESSIONALS
Benjamin: "The issue of healthcare, which is a central one for all Americans, is even more critical for African-Americans." Photo: Youtube If Black America had more community-based hospitals,…
At Barbara Allimadi’s Funeral, Party Leader Muntu Urges Ugandans to fight Political Coronavirus
Barbara Allimadi was all smiles last year when she completed her Masters degree from Makerere University. Now she belongs to the ancestors. Ugandans can honor Barbara Allimadi’s legacy…
COVID-19 AND CHILDREN: “IS THIS EVER GOING TO END?”
16-year-old Jaelynn asked a question many of us have: “Is this ever going to end, or is this something we’re going to have to be doing for a…
Lincoln Center and Interfaith Leaders Launch Memorial with Wynton Marsalis Remembering Victims of COVID-19
photo credit: Frank Stewart To honor and celebrate those lost to COVID-19, interfaith leaders have enlisted musicians and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts to create a weekly…
COVID-19 PPP SMALL BUSINESS LOANS TO U.S. TERRITORIES INEQUITABLE SAY LAWMAKERS
Velázquez: “Small businesses in the five territories are facing the same dire conditions as those in the fifty states." Photo: YouTube U.S. Territories, like Puerto Rico and the…
WORKER’S RIGHTS ADVOCATES CONDEMN BEZOS, SHOW SOLIDARITY WITH AMAZON WORKERS AND WHISTLEBLOWERS
MPower Change\Lau Barrios: "Amazon surveilling essential workers and firing whistleblowers who are bringing to light the horrific public health conditions inside Amazon warehouses in the middle of the…
AMERICA’S PRISONS AND JAILS ARE BREEDING GROUNDS FOR COVID-19
According to The Marshall Project, there are approximately 9,500 infections among people detained and 3,950 infections among staff in prisons. This is likely an undercount due to lack…