One of the arguments from conservatives on why there isn’t more diversity in police departments is that Black men and women don’t apply to be officers—which we all know is lie. What we also know is that Black police officers face more discrimination within their […]
By J. Zamgba Browne Chief Correspondent City Hall has launched a set of new initiatives aimed at breaking the cycle of incarceration for women in New York City. First Lady Chirlane McCray explained the following about the initiatives: The administration would be able to expand […]
By J. Zamgba Browne Chief Correspondent Gov. Andrew Cuomo has launched a statewide campaign to restore fairness to New York’s Criminal Justice System. He said the campaign advances his five-pronged reform package to overhaul the State’s criminal justice system. This comprehensive package – the most […]
Compiled By Don Thomas The NC100BW Manhattan Chapter presents its 4th annual Spoken Word Production, “Poetic Justice: Women, Power, Politics and the Black Arts Movement” in tribute to the late Master Poet Maya Angelou honoring Living Legend and Master Poet, Dr. Sonia Sanchez, on Thursday, […]
By Audrey J. Bernard Society Editor What has become synonymous with Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday celebration is the annual MLK luncheon hosted by the Black Agency Executives (BAE) on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the Hilton Hotel New York and attended by African […]
By Audrey J. Bernard Women’s Editor Janet Jackson had the whole town buzzing about her surprise appearance at the ESSENCE 9th Annual Black Women in Music event in New York City at the trendy Highline Ballroom. This year’s event honored celebrated Grammy award-winning rapper, singer and […]
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