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Boosting Minimum Wage Feeds Over 16 Million American Children
Grow up Congress: Let the children eat. Image: IndianaresourcecenterOne of our country’s most cherished values is the idea that if you work hard you can get ahead, be part of the middle class, raise a...
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How Uganda's 1995 Constitution Has Been Abused To Support Land-grabbing
Eric KashambuziThe land-grabbing in Buganda that started in 1900 needs to be corrected.The 1992 Odoki Commission in Uganda reported that the major land complaint during the consultation was about...
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Sharpeville Massacre; We Must Never Forget
The infamous massacreOn March 21, 1960, in the apartheid state of South Africa, the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) launched its anti-pass campaign. Indigenous African people were required to carry...
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Challenging Unbridled U.S. Corporatocracy: Progressive Organizing Begins To...
David Koch -- he and his brother Charles are determined to buy up the country for rich folk only, with their billions [Future Hope]“’Tis the final conflict,Let each stand in his place,The...
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Mayweather: Say It Ain't So, Floyd
Mayweather; say it aint' true[BoxingGlove Notes]Could Floyd Mayweather Jr. end up in the slammer again; this time for a very long time?The news report on TMZ Sports isn't good for the pound-for-pound...
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Healthcare Coverage: Marketplace Enrollment Hits 5 Million Milestone
Lanika Wise signed up recently for coverage. Photo: Joshua Lott[Healthcare: Op-Ed]As this historic open enrollment period enters its final weeks, millions of Americans are finding quality, affordable...
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Musical Greats At Lehman: Sharon Isbin, Romero Lumbambo, Stanley Jordan
Jordan, Lubambo, Isbin[Music]Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present the GUITAR PASSIONS OF SHARON ISBIN in a concert of Latin, jazz and Brazilian music inspired by Sharon Isbin’s...
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Paul Ryan: 'Stereotypes And Misconceptions To Win Elections'
Rep. Paul RyanIt's easy to attack and demagogue those who don't have a voice.It's easy to blame others when you fail to provide true leadership. And it's easy to reinforce stereotypes and...
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"Sassy Mamas" Brings Out the Cougars
The Hadley Players presently featuring “Sassy Mamas,” have made some changes. They have changed their location from the Harlem School of the Arts, to the Poet’s Den Theatre, located at 309 East 108th...
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New York City To Settle Lawsuit By Black Fire Fighters For $98 Million
An African American firefighter, Paul Washington, shown with Vulcans president John Coombs[City Hall]City To Appoint Chief Diversity and Inclusion OfficerIncrease Recruitment Efforts Targeting...
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Theater: Sacred Ground Productions Presents "Painted Red"
[Theater]OPENING: APRIL 17, 2014Sacred Ground Productions Presents "Painted Red"A story of profound love, the tragedy of loss and the redemptive power of compassion.Written and Directed by Cynthia...
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State-wide Elections: MORE Caucus To Challenge UFT Leadership, Mulgrew
Julie Cavanagh[Education]RANK AND FILE EDUCATORS WILL BRING REAL CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE TO UNION POSITIONSThe Movement of Rank and File Educators (MORE), the Social Justice Caucus of the United...
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How To Fix U.S. Congress And Make It Work Again
Lee H. Hamilton[Democracy's Challenges]These are hard times for Congress. Its approval ratings have seen a bump from their historic lows of a few months ago, but it’s a small one. Our representative...
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Tribute To J.D. Livingstone: "What's Up Doc?"
J.D. Livingstone, second from left, shown when he visited with Guerrilla Journalism in November. Rev. Conrad Tillard, front, was also in the house next to Sitser Ollie McClean our hostess and founder...
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The Enduring Relevance And Legacy Of Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez[To Be Equal]Cesar Chavez once said: “We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community. Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the...
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Film: CESAR’S LAST FAST
[Film: Documentary]CESAR’S LAST FAST, in theatrical release next month, is a documentary film directed by Richard Ray Perez.Using archive footage personal interviews from Chavez’ closest peers, Perez...
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AWOL: Congress Fears The Political Cost Of Fighting Gun Violence
Dr. Vivek Hallegere Murthy[Fighting Gun Violence]I am not writing this in the immediate aftermath of another horrific mass shooting.I am not marking the anniversary of a prominent gun violence tragedy,...
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Convene Global Stakeholders: Transition Of Of Internet Domain Name Functions...
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information Lawrence E. Strickling[Secure Global Internet Technology]On March 14, 2014, the U.S. Commerce Department's National Telecommunications...
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Rep. Rangel Joins In Silicon Harlem's Seminar To Spur Tech Growth Uptown
Lincoln, Taylor and Rep. Rangel [Silicon Harlem]Story and photo by Melvin McCray On Thursday, March 20, Congressman Charlie Rangel celebrated Women's History Month by leading a discussion with Andrea...
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Six Things A Board Member Can Do To Spur Organization's Growth
Pearl and Mel Shaw[FUNdraising Good Times]Calling all nonprofit board members: Do you sometimes wonder what value you bring to the nonprofits you serve?Do you wish you were more engaged, or that “they”...
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