Caribbean American Weekly

04/24/2021

St Vincent Is Burning: Time for the World to Step Up | Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper

Images shot by the UWI Seismic Research Centre show gray scenes that resemble images from the moon, not a tropical island usually considered a vacation paradise. Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves said water supplies to most of the island had been cut off and its airspace is closed because of the smoke and thick plumes of volcanic ash moving through the atmosphere.

Growing up in one of the villages now classified as a high hazard zone, Chateaubelair (Chateau), on the island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), La Soufrière or known by locals as Soufrière...

04/24/2021

How Talcum Powder Became Dangerous to Women’s Health | Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper

Johnson and Johnson, to date, is facing over 21,500 lawsuits from consumers that claim its talc products, specifically talcum powder, caused them ovarian cancer. Deane Berg, in 2009, filed the first lawsuit against the health product manufacturing giant after her 2006 ovarian cancer diagnosis.

Johnson and Johnson, to date, is facing over 21,500 lawsuits from consumers that claim its talc products, specifically talcum powder, caused them ovarian cancer.

04/23/2021

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04/22/2021

Why This Trial was Different: Experts React to Guilty Verdict for Derek Chauvin | Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper

The guilty verdicts in the Chauvin trial are extraordinary, if unsurprising, because past incidents of police lethal use of force against unarmed civilians, particularly Black civilians, have generally not resulted in criminal convictions.

Derek Chauvin’s criminal trial is over, but the work to ensure that no one endures a tragic death like George Floyd’s is just getting started. It is fair to...

04/22/2021

Easing Students’ Anxieties as They Return to the Classroom | Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper

Opening the doors is only step one in returning students to the classroom. As the pandemic eases, parents and teachers will also need to actively address a year’s worth of isolation and anxiety.

When it comes to the emotional well-being of students’ post-pandemic, a new study reveals that teachers expect significant challenges when schools make a full return to in-person learning.

04/22/2021

Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Suspension – a Doctor Explains What This Means for you | Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper

A panel of experts met on April 14, 2021, to review evidence on blood clots that have been reported in seven people after they received the one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. The panel, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on immunization.

A panel of experts met on April 14, 2021, to review evidence on blood clots that have been reported in seven people after they received the one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

04/22/2021

Are America’s Schools Safe for Asian Americans? | Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper

The rise in anti-Asian hate crimes during the pandemic has prompted many Asian American parents to enroll their children in remote learning out of concern for their child’s safety at school. Asian American youths are enrolled in remote learning at much higher rates than other racial groups.

The rise in anti-Asian hate crimes during the pandemic has prompted many Asian American parents to enroll their children in remote learning out of concern for their child’s safety at school.

04/22/2021

Policy Expert Weighs in on Derek Chauvin Trial with Op-Ed: Any Verdict Will Fuel Social Transformation and Racial Reckoning | Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper

Patrick C. Graham, Ph.D., who currently serves as a Senior Policy Advisor for the City of Richmond and Executive Advisor for ReWork Richmond, penned the following Op-Ed outlining his perspective of the Derek Chauvin trial: Derek Chauvin’s Fate is a Test for Our Democracy

Patrick C. Graham, Ph.D., who currently serves as a Senior Policy Advisor for the City of Richmond and Executive Advisor for ReWork Richmond, penned the following Op-Ed outlining his perspective of the Derek Chauvin trial.

04/22/2021

The Next Mayor Can End New York’s Maternal Health Emergency | Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper

Every year, 3,000 women in the city almost die, or die, from a pregnancy-related cause. Black women are eight times more likely to die and three times more likely to almost die than white women. At least 60 percent of these deaths are preventable.

Every year, 3,000 women in the city almost die, or die, from a pregnancy-related cause. Black women are eight times more likely to die and three times more likely to almost die than white women. At least 60 percent of these deaths are preventable.

04/22/2021

The Role of the Borough President | Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper

The current Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams, who has served in his position from 2013 until now, is term-limited and running for Mayor of New York City. Eric Adams’ current term ends January 1, 2022. Thus, leaving the opportunity open for a record number of Democratic candidates vying for the Brooklyn Borough President position.

According to the online encyclopedia, Wikipedia.org, the role of Borough President was created in 1898 and is unique to New York City. Each of the five boroughs within New York City has its own Borough President.

04/21/2021

Declining Immigration Threatens New York’s COVID Comeback | Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper

Immigrants like Jimenez have long been the backbone of the city’s economy. Foreign-born New Yorkers make up 43% of the workforce and own nearly half of the city’s small business, employing a half million workers, city data and research show.

Immigrants like Jimenez have long been the backbone of the city’s economy. Foreign-born New Yorkers make up 43% of the workforce and own nearly half of the city’s small business, employing a half million workers, city data and research show.

04/21/2021

Anti-Asian Hate is Vastly Underreported in New York City. Here are Some Ways to Get Help. | Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper

Hate crimes against elderly Asians in New York are vastly underreported. Here’s some information on what defines a hate crime, how to report incidents to the police, and ways to document your experience if you don’t want to get the police involved.

Hate crimes against elderly Asians in New York are vastly underreported. Here’s some information on what defines a hate crime, how to report incidents to the police...

04/21/2021

George Floyd: Jury Returns Guilty Verdicts in Derek Chauvin Trial | Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper

After less than a day of deliberation, jurors have found Derek Chauvin guilty of all charges over George Floyd’s death. The jury returned guilty verdicts of second degree murder, third degree murder and manslaughter. The former police officer was filmed kneeling on Floyd for more than nine minutes during his arrest last May. #GeorgeFloyd #verdict #DerekChauvin

After less than a day of deliberation, jurors have found Derek Chauvin guilty of all charges over George Floyd's death. The jury returned guilty verdicts of second degree murder, third degree murder and manslaughter.

04/21/2021

Investigating the Role of COVID-19 Pandemic Vaccine Rollout Among Immigrants and NYC’s Council Election | Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper

Under the leadership of President Joe Biden, the federal government committed to promoting equity in distributing the COVID-19 vaccine. His plan would ensure that all underserved communities and undocumented immigrants can access the Covid-19 vaccine without fear of deportation.

Under the leadership of President Joe Biden, the federal government committed to promoting equity in distributing the COVID-19 vaccine. His plan would ensure that all underserved communities and undocumented immigrants can access the Covid-19 vaccine without fear of deportation.

04/20/2021

The Top 10 Things New Yorkers Need to Know About Ranked Choice Voting | Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper

The June 2021 primary elections will be the first time New Yorkers will experience ranked-choice voting. New York is joining other less populated states, such as Vermont, Maine, and Alaska, which have already begun utilizing the ranked choice voting system in their elections.

The June 2021 primary elections will be the first time New Yorkers will experience ranked-choice voting. New York is joining other less populated states, such as Vermont, Maine, and Alaska, which have already begun utilizing the ranked choice voting system in their elections.

04/15/2021

Prime Minister Harris Stands by his Government’s Financial and Humanitarian Support to St. Vincent and The Grenadines | Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper

Understanding the dire situation of its fellow OECS and CARICOM member island, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis announced over the weekend a comprehensive support package for St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the wake of the devastating volcanic eruptions there that have displaced thousands.

Understanding the dire situation of its fellow..a decision that Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris says his Team Unity administration stands by.

04/15/2021

Why Is Eric Adams Getting Snubbed by the Black Political Establishment? | Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper

Eric Adams has spent 14 years in office, the last seven as the Brooklyn borough president, and is the leading Black candidate in the New York City mayor’s race. Black voters will likely make up more than 30 percent of the Democratic electorate, but a big question hanging over the Adams campaign — which has raised millions of dollars — is whether he can lock down support from the city’s most powerful Black leaders. Or whether he’s even trying.

Eric Adams has spent 14 years in office, the last seven as the Brooklyn borough president, and is the leading Black candidate in the New York City mayor’s race.

04/14/2021

Saint Lucia Helps 136 Stranded Agricultural Workers | Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper

The Government of Saint Lucia is providing assistance to one hundred and thirty-six (136) OECS citizens, who are part of the seasonal agricultural workers’ programme, as they were stranded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, as a result of the eruption of the La Soufriere Volcano.

The Government of Saint Lucia is providing assistance to one hundred and thirty-six (136) OECS citizens, who are part of the seasonal agricultural workers’ programme...

04/10/2021

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04/09/2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with our brothers and sisters in Saint Vincent.

04/09/2021

Ask The Lawyer - With Attorney Brian Figeroux

Ask The Lawyer - With Attorney Brian Figeroux

Practice Areas - Immigration, Matrimonial Law, Wills, Estate & Trusts, Civil Rights, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, Taxation, Equity Smart...

04/08/2021

Read our latest issue at www.cawnyc.com
#ma*****nalegalization #amnesty #ma*****na

Read our latest issue at www.cawnyc.com
#ma*****nalegalization #amnesty #ma*****na

04/08/2021

Excluded Workers Looking To State For Financial Relief | Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper

Democrats in the state legislature want to help laid-off workers like Russell. As a part of negotiations over a new state budget, they've demanded the creation of a multi-billion-dollar "Excluded Workers Fund" to aid workers who did not qualify for pandemic unemployment benefits.

Russell is an undocumented immigrant, and for most of the last year he's has been out of work because of the pandemic.

04/07/2021

What NY’s Ma*****na Legalization Law Means for Immigrants | Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper

The Immigrant Defense Project and fellow advocacy groups like the Drug Policy Alliance and the Start SMART coalition worked with state lawmakers to ensure the act includes a procedure through which immigrants can petition the court to vacate their past conviction in a way that will be recognized as valid under immigration law.

Advocates are cheered by a provision of the newly-passed MRTA law, which will establish a process for immigrant New Yorkers to vacate past ma*****na convictions in court, to ensure past offenses don’t jeopardize their status.

04/07/2021

Virtual Easter Sunday Celebration Replay | Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper

Watch a Replay of "Virtual Easter Sunday Celebration - An Interdenominational Celebration of the Christ: Bringing Love the World - Jamaicans a Yaad and Abroad"

If you missed yesterday's Virtual Easter Sunday Celebration - An Interdenominational Celebration of the Christ: Bringing Love the World - Jamaicans a Yaad and Abroad.

04/06/2021

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04/05/2021

Immigrant Labor in New York Under the Pandemic | Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper

The pandemic has made labor conditions worse for many low wage immigrant workers, but it has also created a galvanizing moment for workers rights organizations across the city. This was the theme of Documented’s second virtual panel discussion on immigration issues in New York City.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Deanna Garcia, Documented NY The pandemic has made labor conditions worse for many low wage immigrant workers, but it has also created a galvanizing moment for workers rights organizations....

04/05/2021

West African Hair Braiding Industry Is Being Destroyed by the Pandemic | Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper

The pandemic has affected immigrants in particular, with one report showing that half of all foreign-born residents have lost work. The hair braiding profession, in particular, has found it especially difficult to recover. This industry, which is overwhelmingly staffed by women from West Africa, is a lifeline that is turning into a dead end.

Before the pandemic, West African hair braiding salons in Harlem were a one-stop shop for advice among hair braiders and clients. They were newsgathering posts and were spaces where people would stop by to sell jewelry, body lotions and snacks.

04/05/2021

How New York’s New Ma*****na Law Plants Seeds of Fairness | Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday signed a law legalizing recreational ma*****na in New York — baking in an ambitious social justice plan to give populations targeted by never-ending drug wars a piece of the potentially lucrative action. The historic law, the culmination of drawn-out, fierce negotiations in Albany, will allow people to possess up to three ounces of pot and grow a limited amount of cannabis at home.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday signed a law legalizing recreational ma*****na in New York — baking in an ambitious social justice plan to give populations targeted by never-ending drug wars a piece of the potentially lucrative action.