We are in an age of unparalleled relocation of people, mostly fleeing their country because of intolerable internal political/religious conflicts. In the Middle East, refugees risk death escaping the constant threat of destruction
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Refugees and Hysteria: A Modern Day Witch-hunt?
All of us look at the Salem Witch Trials, and we shudder in shame. Let us look to history then, to these same Salem Witch Trials, and make a conscious effort not to repeat the evil of history: not to repeat the evil of fear.
Rally to Fire NYPD Officers Who Killed Ramarley Graham
Today the family of Ramarley Graham, held a rally and press conference at New York City Hall, to highlight the fact that to this day not a single officer has been fired and no officers have been charged with a crime in his death.
Debate Prep and Secret Conversations
Throughout the week, I had several private conversations as I decided which states to run as an individual independent candidate and where I would “actively seek the nomination of” specific third parties. I decided not to make these conversations public
Burundi Violence Highlights Africa’s Struggle with Democracy
The continent has been struggling with increased election violence over the past years as numerous leaders have attempted to change their constitutions to allow them to either extend their term directly or to allow them to run for another term
GALLERY: B&H Warehouse Workers Fight For A Union
B&H Photo warehouse workers are demanding an end to dangerous and discriminatory working conditions inside the store, where employees have report racial discrimination, verbal and physical abuse, and injuries due to insufficient training.
#MarchForBernie NYC! Union Square to Zuccotti Park
In New York City’s Union Square on Saturday thousands showed up to show support for the Presidential Candidate many feel to be the most rational choice. The people have had enough BS and now want to #MarchForBernie
A German Political Earthquake Following Migrant Crisis
As Germany continues to struggle to find a way to adequately handle the migrant crisis, politicians may be facing a new challenge as their constituents go to the polls in 2016.
Students Rally To Create New Story
Students rallied on college campuses around the U.S. in the Million Student March to advocate for a minimum wage hike, free tuition and the cancellation of all student debt. We can all be encouraged by this revolution and hope more people will take up the cause.
Saving Our Selves at the Bronx Supreme Court
I’m reaching out to various grassroots organizations as well as pioneers of Hip Hop culture to help me find real solutions that confront our people. I personally would like to have at least one thousand young adults present at this event.