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Where We Stand: A Letter From The Executive Director of Weeksville Heritage Center

The protesters are asking a simple, yet profound question: “What does justice demand?”
Op-Ed: A Black Man's Message

Op-Ed: A Black Man's Message

By Khari O. Edwards I love my daughter Niah, she has grown up to be an informed and engaged member of society.
Outraged, Citizens are Crowding the City Streets in Protest

Outraged, Citizens are Crowding the City Streets in Protest

Protesting injustice is your sacred right as an American. But protestors do not always agree.
On Racial Justice: A Letter From Billie Holiday Theatre Artistic Director Dr. Indira Etwaroo

On Racial Justice: A Letter From Billie Holiday Theatre Artistic Director Dr. Indira Etwaroo

How much longer must we wait for our country to honor our Unalienable Rights?
When the 'Greater Good' Gets Personal

When the 'Greater Good' Gets Personal

Reflections of a city on fire... and the recent re-purposing of an historic hotel

Op-Ed: An Elected Civilian Complaint Review Board Means Justice for All

When victims of police misconduct file a complaint with the current Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB), they quickly realize that it’s a dead end.
What Proposed Budget Cuts Mean for Flatbush and the 40th Council District

What Proposed Budget Cuts Mean for Flatbush and the 40th Council District

"While fiscal discipline is important, these proposed cuts disproportionately harm neighborhoods like ours."
Op-Ed: Legislation is Needed to Create a Healthcare System That Can Better Respond to Future Health Crises

Op-Ed: Legislation is Needed to Create a Healthcare System That Can Better Respond to Future Health Crises

Councilmember Mathieu Eugene weighs in on getting NYC's medical system prepared to handle future epidemics or pandemics
COVID-19 for the Zombie Fiend

COVID-19 for the Zombie Fiend

Team AKA Trump is gonna ruin your summer!
Op-Ed: We the People: New York Voters on the Cancellation of the NY Presidential Primary

Op-Ed: We the People: New York Voters on the Cancellation of the NY Presidential Primary

By: Kathryn Levy, on behalf of the executive committee of the New York Progressive Action Network (NYPAN) Who are we? We are citizens of New York State, political activists, and deeply engaged voters, who care passionately about our democratic rights