Today, the New York State Legislature passed legislation (S.8817/A.4739-C) sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman and Assembly Member Patricia Fahy that will ban the use of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl chemicals (PFAS) in food packaging. Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Black Lives Matter
Mayor de Blasio Signs NYPD Accountability Package At Black Lives Matter Mural
Mayor Bill de Blasio today signed into law the NYPD Accountability Package. Continue Reading →
Plotting A Course To Match Harlem’s New Demand
Consumers starting to spend again has come at a time when BLM is urging customers to use black-owned stores, something which Harlem excels in. Continue Reading →
NYC Missed A Chance To Invest In Businesses Owners Of Color And Women
To understand the frustration of people of color and women from Harlem to Hollis, consider the $3.4 billion in contracts the city recently awarded businesses in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading →
Awesomeness Kicks Off What It’s Like A Gen Z Limited Series Talking Important Issues
ViacomCBS Gen Z media brand Awesomeness kicks off What It’s Like, a new five-part series on YouTube and IGTV that addresses timely topics leading up to this year’s presidential election. Continue Reading →
Black Lives Matter Harlem Street Mural Announces Reveal Date Change And Funding Clarification
The Black Lives Matter Harlem Street Mural project kicked off on Friday, July 3, with a full presentation of speakers including Rev. Al Sharpton, Attorney General Letitia James, State Senator Brian Benjamin, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and Mayor Bill DeBlasio, among others. Continue Reading →
Oprah Hosts Own Spotlight: Oprah And 100 Black Fathers Talk Plans For The Future
Continuing conversations surrounding issues impacting Black lives, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today an all-new “OWN Spotlight: Oprah and 100 Black Fathers.” Continue Reading →
