Category: Politics

A Wrinkle In Our Times

By Justin Williams on Nov 23, 2020 in Politics

When I was in third grade, back when the ’90s was finding its groove as perhaps our greatest cultural decade, I found myself, one school day, perusing through an assortment of books. I was never a big reader. I blame that on a rare eye condition and the isolation I felt when reading, but I […]

‘The Nation’ Launches ‘System Check,’ A New Podcast With Melissa Harris-Perry and Dorian Warren

By newyorktrend on Oct 30, 2020 in Politics

The Nation, America’s leading source of progressive politics and culture, has announced the launch of System Check, a new 10-episode podcast uncovering the harmful systems operating under the hood of US democracy. Bridging from Election Day to Inauguration Day, cohosts Melissa Harris-Perry(@MHarrisPerry) and Dorian Warren (@dorianwarren) will bring common sense to political commentary, turn down the frenzy and tune into the leaders and […]

6 Reasons Why Trump is Behind in the Polls: Legal, Political, Black Lives Matter Analyst Weighs In

By newyorktrend on Oct 26, 2020 in Politics

Racial tension amid the backdrop of a pandemic that has affected disproportionate numbers of Black and Brown people could significantly impact the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. In fact, according to legal, political and race relations analyst Atty. Malik Zulu Shabazz, “The race issue will be the albatross that will sink Trump’s electoral boat.” […]

Mariah Carey Partners with PushBlack To Enact Social Change

By newyorktrend on Oct 26, 2020 in Entertainment, Featured, Music, Politics

PushBlack, the digital hub for daily inspiring Black stories, has partnered with award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Mariah Carey in a first of its kind partnership between a non-profit and recording artist. Carey has lent her anthem Save The Day to PushBlack to serve as a call to action and to encourage Americans to enact social change. […]

Black Public Media Wants African Americans to ‘BE HEARD!’

By newyorktrend on Oct 23, 2020 in Entertainment, Politics

Black Public Media (BPM) wants Americans to BE HEARD! this election season. The Harlem-based nonprofit focused on media content about the global Black experience has commissioned Color Farm Media to create BE HEARD!, a get-out-the vote social media campaign designed to engage the African American community around key issues surrounding the November 3 election. The […]

Black Public Media Urges African American’s to ‘BE HEARD!’

By newyorktrend on Sep 28, 2020 in Local News, Politics

Black Public Media (BPM) has launched “BE HEARD!”, a social media campaign engaging the African American community around key issues surrounding the November 3 election. The Harlem-based nonprofit dedicated to media content about the global Black experience, commissioned Color Farm Media to create a series of shorts featuring influencers — including actors Erika Alexander and […]

One Warrior Takes Her Rest

By newyorktrend on Sep 25, 2020 in Featured, Politics

Thank you Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and may you rest in peace. Today, September 25th, 2020, as I viewed the ceremony to bring Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s casket into the U.S. Capitol as the first woman to lie in state, tears welled up in my eyes for so many reasons. Justice Ginsburg is a true icon who […]

8 Facts You Need to Know About Kamala Harris Before You Vote

By newyorktrend on Sep 03, 2020 in Books, Politics

The U.S. is celebrating a major milestone: Kamala Harris is the first woman of color nominated to the office of Vice President and is positioned to be our nation’s second-in-command. Authors Geri Spieler and Rick Kaplowitz, who wrote San Francisco Values: Common Ground for Getting America Back on Track (August 2020; Palmetto Publishing Group; ISBN-13: 978-1-64111-745-6; Original […]

CBS2’s Pat Harvey Moderates The Black Business Association’s “Salute to Black Women Virtual Empowerment Summit” in Observance of National Women’s Equality Day

By newyorktrend on Aug 25, 2020 in Business, Finance & Career, Lifestyle, Politics

The Black Business Association (BBA), the oldest active ethnic business support organization in the State of California, headquartered in Los Angeles, in observance of “National Women’s Equality Day”, commemorates the 2020 Salute to Black Women Virtual Empowerment Summit Fundraiser. This notable event will take place on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM PDT online (Streaming details coming soon). […]

Between History and the Hard Place?

By Justin Williams on Aug 18, 2020 in Political Crossfire, Politics

If we don’t remember the past, we are doomed to repeat it. I think most people in the Western world have heard some iteration of this quote during their lives, possibly during a history class, a speech from a concerned parent, or perhaps one of their favorite, moralizing television shows. But recently, at least in […]

Joe Biden Names Kamala Harris to Be His Running Mate

By newyorktrend on Aug 11, 2020 in Featured, Politics

in a historic announcement, Joe Biden has named Kamala Harris as his running mate. This makes the California senator the first Black and South Asian American woman to run on a major political party’s presidential ticket. “I’ve decided that Kamala Harris is the best person to help me take this fight to Trump and Mike Pence […]

We Mourn the Passing of Congressman John Lewis

By Dr. Teresa Taylor Williams on Jul 26, 2020 in Politics

The passing of freedom fighter, civil rights warrior and political icon Congressman John Lewis ends a chapter in the history of this country that has no comparison. Congressman Lewis was fearless from his youngest age as a member of the ‘dream team,’ which was led by the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Congressman Lewis risked […]

Capturing Black America – Time Cover Artist Charly Palmer

By newyorktrend on Jul 22, 2020 in Lifestyle, Politics

The cover of Time Magazine’s July 6th double issue was painted by Atlanta-based African-American fine artist Charly Palmer to capture the essence of racial injustice today – and from an historical perspective – as seen through the eyes of a child. It is one of four paintings by Palmer to be featured in Time’s special issue on racism, “America Must Change.” The high-impact acrylic […]

John Lewis Dies, Age 80

By newyorktrend on Jul 17, 2020 in Featured, Politics

The death of Representative John Lewis on Friday, July 17th was confirmed in a statement by Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the House of Representatives. Mr. Lewis had announced on Dec. 29th that he had Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He was a fighter and he vowed to fight the disease. “I have been in some kind of fight […]

Does the Current “Black Lives Matter Movement” Solve The Problems of Black America

By WA Public Relations Company on Jul 13, 2020 in Business, Local News, Politics

The Village of Hempstead takes a monumental step in co-naming street major street in its downtown area “Black Lives Matter Way” aligning with the national protest movement in America. The Village of Hempstead has a long and storied history which includes the election of the longest serving African American Mayor in New York State former […]