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 →
Tag Archives: op-ed
Op-Ed: Changing The Face Of Cannabis Ownership: A 6-Point Plan For Black Equity
By Regina Smith, Harlem Business Alliance
Oakland, Calif., native Tucky Blunt was arrested 15 years ago for an $80 marijuana sale that ended up changing the trajectory of his life. 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: Why I Fight For Protecting Immigrant Students And The Future Of The Nation
By Harlem Rep. Adriano Espaillat
We recently recognized the anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education, which ruled that separate meant unequal, ruling against segregation for the first time since reconstruction. 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: Seniors, New York City Is Proud Of Your Hard Work (Spanish)
By Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza
This week, high schools across the five boroughs have been celebrating College Decision Day. 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 →