By Reverends Reggie Bachus, Clinton Miller and Kahli Mootoo
Despite union leaders claiming they are “religious about diversity,” the 32 New York construction unions have kept us in the dark about their diversity data. Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Op-Ed
Op-Ed: A Coalition Of Faith Leaders And Clergy From Harlem To Hollis Come Together
Dear Honorable Leader Stewart-Cousins and Honorable Speaker Heastie:
As a coalition of faith leaders and clergy members across New York City, we are writing regarding proposed legislation that would expand prevailing wage mandates to include many more large construction projects in New York. Continue Reading →
OP-Ed: Locked Up And Locked Out, How To Ensure NY’s Black Community Gets Its Share Of Cannabis’ ‘Green Rush’
By Regina Smith
While Corvain Cooper sits in a prison cell in California facing a life sentence for marijuana-related charges he is dealing with the reality that he may never be reunited with his family again or get a second chance at life outside of prison. Continue Reading →
Op-Ed: Have Police-Community Relations Improved From Harlem To Hollis?
By Michael McQuillan
Police officers were friends when and where I grew up on Manhattan’s Upper West Side in the Sixties. Continue Reading →
Op-Ed: As City Works To Regulate Uber, Access To Taxis Is Better Than Ever Before
By David Beier
New York City’s new law to regulate multi-billion-dollar ridesharing companies like Uber has been broadly supported by taxi and Uber drivers alike. Continue Reading →
Op-Ed: Capping Uber And Lyft Would Bring Back The Bad Old Days
By Arva Rice
A lot has been made in recent weeks of creating a cap on Uber, Lyft and other for-hire vehicles. Continue Reading →
Op-Ed: The Love Of “Mama”
By Dr. Shanessa Fenner
There is nothing more precious than the love of a mother who is the strength and backbone of the family. Continue Reading →
Op-Ed: Apply For Pre-K For All From Harlem To Hollis
By Josh Wallack, Deputy Schools Chancellor
When it comes to a child’s education, starting early makes a huge difference. Continue Reading →
Op-Ed: Black Veterans Question Military Bases Named After Confederate Soldiers
By Charles Blatcher, III
Statues, monuments, government buildings and military installations are supposedly named in honor of outstanding individuals deserving of the recognition. Continue Reading →