Tribute to Pan-African Shakina Chinedu
By Jonsaba Drammeh In loving memory of Shakina Chinedu, a beacon of light whose passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to...
Opinion
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Getting Every Single Trash Bag Off Our Streets
New Yorkers deserve clean streets, free of smelly trash bags and rats. That’s why we are taking the next leap...
Addressing major challenges in Africa: A path to sustainable development
Africa, a continent of diverse cultures, landscapes, and potential, grapples with a myriad of challenges that hinder its progress towards...
The exit of African nations from ECOWAS
Several African nations have decided to part ways with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional bloc...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: The State of Our City: You Can Make It Here
Last week, in the Bronx, the borough where hip hop was born, I reported to New Yorkers on the state...
Mayor Adams’ State of the City – Small Business Services Supporting Entrepreneurs Citywide
On Wednesday, in his third State of the City address, Mayor Eric Adams unveiled an ambitious blueprint for the future...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed—Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy by Fighting for Fair Housing
This week, we celebrate the life of one of our greatest American leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This is...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed—The Safest Big City in America
Since day one, our administration has been clear about our vision for the five boroughs — creating a city that...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed—Keeping Nightlife Safe in New York City
New York City is the city that never sleeps. We are a 24-hour city that is the nightlife capital of...
Eric Adams Community Op-Ed: Pathways to Success for Our Young People
Our city’s future depends on being able to help our young people grow, fulfill their potential, and thrive in an...
Eric Adams Community Op-Ed: Pathways to Success for Our Young People
Our city’s future depends on being able to help our young people grow, fulfill their potential, and thrive in an...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Saving New Yorkers from the Opioid Crisis
A fatal overdose occurs in New York City every 3 hours. The opioid epidemic is a growing public health crisis...
‘Dance is beautiful’: Kenyan slum reaches for ballet stars
Bravian Mise hits a series of grand jetes -- leaping like a gazelle across the cramped living room -- and...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: NYCHA Residents Make History
Access to safe and affordable housing is one of the keys to prosperity. I understand that just as much as...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Staying Safe for the Holidays
The upcoming holiday season is a festive time of year. It’s getting colder, so we try to stay warm, we...
The world powers and terrorism
By Akeem Alao The relationship between world powers and terrorism is complex and multifaceted. While it is essential to acknowledge...
Top producer Ivory Coast fears for cocoa output after rains
"Thirty years I've been in cocoa -- and this is the worst season yet," said Siaka Sylla as he contemplated...
Navigating the storm: Understanding the far-reaching impact of economic hardship on human survival
Economic hardship significantly impacts human survival means, influencing various aspects of individuals' lives. One of the most direct effects of...
The Allegorical Notion: Devil Rules the World
The assertion that the devil rules the world is a deeply rooted, metaphorical concept that has found its place in...
The complex dynamics of proxy imprisonment in families, corporations, and nations
Proxy imprisonment, a term not commonly recognized, refers to a situation where individuals or entities indirectly bear the consequences of...
Mayor Eric Adams’s Community Op-Ed: Saying “Yes” to New Zoning, New Businesses, and New Opportunities
Last month, New York City hit an economic milestone, with more total jobs than ever before in our city’s history....
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Helping New Yorkers live longer
When we came into office, we promised that we would ensure that our prosperity would be felt across the five...