The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday hosted a roundtable discussion with food delivery workers and small business representatives to discuss the far-reaching effects of New York City’s extreme minimum pay rate for delivery workers. The roundtable, organized in partnership with DoorDash, highlighted the real-world impacts of these policies and raised concerns about additional proposed… Read More

In some parts of the Caribbean “Cow Heel” is also known as “Cow Foot”, and while those outside our culture may find it a bit offensive to eat such a part of the animal, it’s a comforting, tasty and nutritious dish. It’s deep rooted in our history from slavery to indentureship and beyond. Photo by… Read More

Nel 318° anniversario dell’assedio di Torino da parte dell’esercito francese di Luigi XIV durante la guerra di successione spagnola, sabato 7 settembre la città ricorderà uno dei momenti fondanti della sua storia. Come ogni anno, la rievocazione di quegli avvenimenti sarà fatta nei luoghi in cui si svolsero: le gallerie di contromina, dove il minatore… Read More

Torna operativa da lunedì la metropolitana di Torino che riprenderà regolarmente il servizio dopo la sospensione per consentire i lavori di ammodernamento, iniziati il 3 agosto, che per ragioni di sicurezza e di tempi di esecuzione, non potevano essere realizzati con la linea in esercizio. In particolare, durante questo periodo Gtt e Infra.To hanno eseguito interventi fondamentali per migliorare… Read More

Jamaica’s Minister of Finance, Nigel Clarke is leaving his post to become one of the deputy managing directors of the International Monetary Fund ((MF) and once he does, he would be the highest ever Caribbean national to hold such a senior position. But even as he winds down before heading to Washington at the end… Read More

The Kingston, Jamaica-based Dutty Rock Productions on Aug. 8 dropped the deluxe version of the popular Brimstone Riddim including two additional tracks featuring reggae heavyweights Capleton and Bushman. “The Brimstone Riddim, with its original track list featuring powerhouse collaborations and solo performances, has captured the essence of reggae music in its purest form,” Ronnie Tomlinson,… Read More

August is Black Business Month, a time to celebrate and support Black-owned businesses while recognizing their significant contributions to the economy. As a community Business Development Officer at TD Bank, my mission is to empower diverse-owned businesses, helping them thrive and build generational wealth. For Black entrepreneurs, establishing a foundation for long-term financial stability is… Read More

Welcome back to another captivating episode of Schneps Connects! In this episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by the legendary Stewart F. Lane, Co-Founder of BroadwayHD. Stewart takes us on a journey through the evolution of BroadwayHD, a pioneering streaming service that has transformed the way theater enthusiasts experience live performances from the comfort of… Read More

“Hate divides us, diversity defines us.” Those are the galvanizing words of a group of student leaders that helped conceive a new CUNY anti-hate campaign in the wake of last spring’s conflict in the Middle East and tensions within our own community. Called #Our CUNY, the campaign’s watchwords perfectly distill CUNY’s values in these challenging times, and… Read More

The Queens Caribbean Carnival last Saturday filled the streets of Far Rockaway with the vibrant colors, sounds and spirit of the Caribbean, according to State Senator James Sanders, Jr., who hosted the spectacle in partnership with Assemblymember Khaleel Anderson and Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers. Sanders said on Tuesday that the event brought together thousands of participants… Read More