Posts Tagged ‘New York City’
Exonerated ‘Central Park Five’ member Yusef Salaam wins New York City Council seat
After false accusation led to 15 years in prison, Yusef Salaam has been voted onto the New York City council.
Read MoreMother Of Teen In Citi Bike Video Speaks Out: ‘No One Bothered To Ask Him What Happened’
A white woman’s social media post about her interaction with several teens is challenged by one of the boys.
Read MoreNew York City agrees to pay $13 million to 2020 racial injustice protesters in historic class action
The result of this case about false arrests of Black Lives Matter activists could be a turning point for the movement.
Read MoreRoller-skating, an old-school refuge for Black Americans, is getting a revival
Harry Martin is bringing back a fun and healthy pastime to Harlem that has significance to the Black community: roller skating.
Read MoreThis NYC Exhibit Is Paying Homage to Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary
One New York museum is paying homage to the influence of hip hop, a significant Black music genre, in its current exhibit.
Read MoreClosing Rikers: 18th Jail Death Leads to 18-hour Protest
Activists want change after a recent spate of inmate deaths at Riker’s Island, New York’s main prison complex.
Read MoreBuy The Block: ‘Greenlining’ in communities of color
Several housing initiatives aim to give New York residents more control over their homes and communities.
Read MoreRevisiting San Juan Hill, the neighborhood destroyed to make way for Lincoln Center
Before Robert Moses razed San Juan Hill, it housed thousands of minorities. Now, it’s the home of the Lincoln Center.
Read MoreAlgorithms Are Making Decisions About Health Care, Which May Only Worsen Medical Racism
Algorithms have invaded every aspect of our lives, bringing racism and biases that can have lasting impacts with them.
Read MoreDrastic pay inequities persist for Black and Latino NYC workers, especially women
A new report about New York City’s municipal workers shows a pay gap for people of color and women workers especially.
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