Caribbean American Weekly

05/10/2025

By Anne Esther Gittens |Editorial credit: INFOWeather1, Own work, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=164960939 The election in May 2025 of Cardinal Robert Francis Provost as Pope Leo XIV marks a watershed moment in the two-millennia history of the Catholic Church, ushering in its first American pontiff. This development, long considered improbable due to the geopolitical […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Anne Esther Gittens |Editorial credit: INFOWeather1, Own work, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=164960939 The election in May 2025 of Cardinal R...

05/09/2025

Editorial credit: Ben Von Klemperer / Shutterstock.com AG James Wins Trial Against Stacie Saunders Who Helped Steal Three Homes from Vulnerable New Yorkers NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that she won her case against former mortgage bank branch manager Stacie Saunders for her role in a Queens deed theft […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Editorial credit: Ben Von Klemperer / Shutterstock.com AG James Wins Trial Against Stacie Saunders Who Helped Steal Three Homes from Vulnerable New Yorkers   NEW YORK – New York Attorney G...

05/09/2025

By Esther Claudette Gittens The long-anticipated full enforcement of the REAL ID Act by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) commenced on May 7, 2025, ushering in significant changes for air travelers across the United States, including the diverse population of New York City. This federal mandate, aimed at enhancing security by standardizing state-issued identification, carries […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Esther Claudette Gittens The long-anticipated full enforcement of the REAL ID Act by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) commenced on May 7, 2025, ushering in significant chang...

05/09/2025

By Jeanmarie Evelly, City Limits A group of state representatives are asking Gov. Kathy Hochul to steer some of the $4.2 billion in Bond Act funds for energy upgrades in public housing, where tenants are subject to “outdated boilers, poor ventilation, mold, and temperature extremes that contribute to high asthma hospitalization rates.” Back in 2022, New […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Jeanmarie Evelly, City Limits A group of state representatives are asking Gov. Kathy Hochul to steer some of the $4.2 billion in Bond Act funds for energy upgrades in public housing, where...

05/09/2025

By Chris Tobias May is Small Business Month, and New York is spotlighting the rich diversity and vital contributions of Caribbean and immigrant-owned businesses that drive the heartbeat of our economy. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Resilience, Growing Together,” reflects the strength and unity of New York’s diverse small business community. From mom-and-pop shops in the Bronx […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Chris Tobias  May is Small Business Month, and New York is spotlighting the rich diversity and vital contributions of Caribbean and immigrant-owned businesses that drive the heartbeat of o...

05/09/2025

By Pearl Phillip This spicy vegetable stir-fry noodles recipe is a quick, vibrant dish packed with fresh veggies, bold flavors, and your choice of protein for a satisfying meal. Ingredients: Noodles & Veggies: 200g (7 oz) noodles (rice, egg, or ramen) 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 small onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Pearl Phillip  This spicy vegetable stir-fry noodles recipe is a quick, vibrant dish packed with fresh veggies, bold flavors, and your choice of protein for a satisfying meal. Ingredients:...

05/09/2025

As spring reaches full bloom, so does one of fashion’s most enduring trends: flowery prints. May is the perfect month to celebrate the beauty of nature and express it through your wardrobe. From delicate daisies to bold tropical florals, flowery patterns are taking center stage this season. Whether you’re dressing for a picnic in the […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post As spring reaches full bloom, so does one of fashion’s most enduring trends: flowery prints. May is the perfect month to celebrate the beauty of nature and express it through your wardrobe. ...

05/09/2025

Editorial Credit: Spotlight Images Agency / shutterstock.com Introduction: Malcolm X’s Enduring Challenge to American Power Malcolm X remains one of the 20th century’s most compelling and controversial figures, an enduring symbol of radical critique against American racial injustice and systemic hypocrisy. His intellectual journey—from a leading spokesman for the Nation of Islam (NOI) advocating Black […]
The post The Ballot or the Bullet Revisited: A Historical Analysis of Malcolm X’s Potential Response to the Trump Administration’s Civil Rights Record (2017-2021) first appeared on Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Editorial Credit: Spotlight Images Agency / shutterstock.com Introduction: Malcolm X’s Enduring Challenge to American Power Malcolm X remains one of the 20th century’s most compelling and ...

05/09/2025

By Esther Claudette Gittens| Editorial Credit: lazyllama / shutterstock.com Analyzing the civil rights policies and rhetoric of the Trump administration through the lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s philosophy reveals a profound divergence in values and vision. Introduction Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stands as a towering figure in the American conscience, his name […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post  By Esther Claudette Gittens| Editorial Credit: lazyllama / shutterstock.com  Analyzing the civil rights policies and rhetoric of the Trump administration through the lens of Dr. Martin Luth...

05/09/2025

New York City’s skyline is dominated by apartment buildings, a significant portion of which operate under cooperative (co-op) or condominium (condo) forms of ownership. While offering paths to homeownership, these unique structures present distinct legal frameworks and potential conflict points absent in traditional rental or single-family home contexts. Disputes involving co-op corporations, condominium associations, boards, […]
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05/09/2025

By Toby Slade, THE CONVERSATION Fashion is one of the most powerful tools we have for understanding ourselves and the world around us. Nowhere is this clearer than in the story of Black American tailoring and the legacy of the Black dandy. Inspired by scholar Monica L. Miller’s groundbreaking book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Toby Slade, THE CONVERSATION Fashion is one of the most powerful tools we have for understanding ourselves and the world around us. Nowhere is this clearer than in the story of Black Americ...

05/09/2025

In recent years, provocative debates have surfaced about whether individuals should be required to obtain a license to have children, much like a driver’s license or a marriage license. While this idea sounds extreme to some, it stems from genuine concerns about child welfare, generational poverty, and societal health. Advocates argue that parenting is one of […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post  In recent years, provocative debates have surfaced about whether individuals should be required to obtain a license to have children, much like a driver’s license or a marriage license. W...