Georgia Black Women Mobilize at Capitol, Press Lawmakers on Jobs, Voting Rights and Community Issues
More than 300 Black women leaders gathered at the Georgia State Capitol as the 2026 legislative session opened, delivering a strong message to lawmakers during a high-stakes election year: Black women are organized, engaged and determined to push their priorities forward. The day of advocacy was convened by the Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable, an initiative…
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, the longtime activist, Baptist minister, and political figure who rose to national prominence as a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. and later became one of the most recognizable voices for social justice in America, died on Feb. 17 at age 84. His family said he passed away at home in Chicago,…
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New data from My Code, Intelligence Center is signaling a significant political shift among communities of color as the country moves toward the 2026 midterm elections. The latest findings show President Donald Trump’s approval rating among multicultural voters has dropped to an all-time low, alongside rising anxiety over affordability, immigration enforcement, and political violence. The…
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Signals a New Era of Leadership and Sets the Stage for the International Women’s Conference at Hofstra University History was made on Long Island with the election of Siela Bynoe to the New York State Senate,marking a milestone moment for representation, leadership, and the future of public service in New York. Her decisive victory is being hailed…
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A sweeping new survey of multicultural voters reveals a dramatic decline in support for President Trump, coupled with mounting concerns over political violence, immigration, and economic pressures. The findings, released by My Code, Intelligence Center’s Multicultural Voter Tracker, offer one of the most comprehensive looks yet at attitudes within AANHPI, Black, Hispanic, LGBTQIA+, and women…
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In a push to mobilize Americans against economic and social setbacks, the advocacy group STOP THE R.O.A.R.—short for Stop The Republicans, Responsible For Another Recession—has launched a nationwide campaign calling out the Republican-led administration for its role in what the organization describes as another devastating recession. The group says the current political leadership is responsible…
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The Honourable Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis, made history on August 13 with his first official visit to Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard—a community renowned for its cultural legacy and deep ties to the African American experience. Hosted in the heart of the Vineyard, the invitation-only gathering celebrated the shared histories of Nevis and Oak Bluffs…
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The Africa Open for Business Summit 2025 took place on September 26, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York during the High-Level Week of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The summit brought together global leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and representatives from international organizations with one unified message: Africa is open for…
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New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the arrest and indictment of Florida resident Marc Henry Menard, formerly of Mineola, New York, for allegedly running a multi-year investment fraud scheme that defrauded members of the Haitian community across New York, Florida, and Georgia. Menard is accused of stealing more than $600,000 from 11 investors, using…
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The 19th International Human Rights Summit convened at the United Nations Headquarters this July, bringing together youth delegates from 38 countries and veteran advocates to tackle some of the most urgent issues facing the world today. Organized under the theme “Education for Peace,” the three-day summit was hosted by United for Human Rights and Youth…
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