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November 3, 2015

Despite Apologies for ‘No Haitians’ Ad, Many Calling for Action

“A recent job ad in a suburban New York paper called for nurses — but made it a point to let Haitian nationals and descendants know they need not apply, angering an entire…
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November 2, 2015

Searching for the American Dream in Harlem

“‘I am living my American Dream,” said Natasha Green, founder and CEO of education consultancy WeIntervene and also CEO of Hidden Gems Archery. “I’m running…
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November 2, 2015

Wealth gap between blacks and whites in America, NYC wider than ever: report

“The wealth gap between black and white in America and New York City is wider than ever, according to a report unveiled Friday by the city’s Congressional members.”  …
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November 1, 2015

Congresswoman Clarke Celebrates the Start of Open Enrollment

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement to celebrate open enrollment in New York State of Health and other health care exchanges established…
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October 30, 2015

Forum Highlights Challenges and Persistent Inequities Facing the African American Community

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) Democrats held a public forum at the Harlem Hospital Center to discuss…
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October 28, 2015

Future Flatbush Anchor Readies To Set Sail

“DUMBO might be Brooklyn’s Silicon Alley and and you can’t walk in Williamsburg without bumping into a hipster, but Brooklyn’s heart has always been Flatbush – and a bevy of…
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