Editorial Credit: Southworks/ shutterstock.com Experiencing a motor vehicle accident can be overwhelming, especially when it results in injury. Understanding the steps to take immediately after an accident can significantly impact your ability to secure fair compensation for injuries and damages. This article outlines crucial actions victims should take in New York to protect their rights […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Smart Calender/ shutterstock.com Bankruptcy law, in theory, is designed to offer individuals and businesses a fresh start when they are overwhelmed by debt. The process should be equitable, neutral, and available to all debtors, regardless of their race or socioeconomic background. However, a growing body of evidence suggests […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Photo credit: A.I Photo Stokely Carmichael, or Kwame Ture, was a revolutionary thinker, activist, and leader whose contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and the global struggle for black liberation have left an enduring legacy. Read more at www.askthelawyer.us. To read the complete analysis in our publication, click here, and on our civil […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Photo credit: Reggaeville Mutabaruka is an artist whose work transcends the boundaries of poetry, music, and activism. Through his art, he continues to challenge societal norms, uplift black consciousness, and advocate for social justice. His song “Would You?” exemplifies his ability to blend thought-provoking, philosophical questions with music that is […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Stefano Chiacchiarini ’74 / shutterstock.com Bob Marley’s music and poetry continue to inspire generations with their messages of liberation, unity, and spirituality. As both a poet and a musician, Marley had a unique ability to articulate the struggles of the oppressed while offering hope and a vision for […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: A. Marino/ shutterstock.com Martin Luther King Jr. was not only a civil rights leader but also a moral visionary who believed in the transformative power of love, justice, and nonviolence. His work, which combined the spiritual teachings of Christianity with the political philosophy of nonviolence, left an indelible […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: spatuletail / shutterstock.com Malcolm X was a complex and transformative figure in the struggle for civil rights and black liberation in the United States. His early experiences of racial violence, imprisonment, and radicalization through the Nation of Islam (NOI) shaped his initial worldview, but it was his later […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Jacob Lund / shutterstock.com The Emergence of Black Power: A Historical Context. Had African Americans fully embraced the principles of Black Power, they could have potentially been better off than they were under the integrationist approach alone. Read more at www.askthelawyer.us. To read the complete analysis in our publication, click here, […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Photo created by A.I Professor Alfred A. Slocum was a prominent civil rights leader, legal educator, and advocate for minority students in higher education. He was a distinguished professor at Rutgers Law School in Newark, New Jersey, where he played a significant role in supporting the Minority Student Program (MSP), […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Photo credit: A.I Photo Consider the Consequences: Is Voting for Trump and Vance Truly Worth It? Read Your Bible, Fellow Americans! In 2024, the political landscape in the United States, especially surrounding the presidential candidacy of Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance, has generated significant debate and controversy. […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Maxim Elramsisy/shutterstock.com In 2024, Donald Trump and JD Vance’s political rhetoric has sparked significant controversy, with numerous statements and public remarks that have been interpreted as racially charged or even racist. Read more at www.askthelawyer.us. To read the complete analysis in our publication, click here, and on our civil rights blog, click […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Jacob Lund / shutterstock.com Addressing colorism, it is essential that the media industries, educational systems, and communities work together to dismantle colorist attitudes and promote diverse representation. This requires intentional efforts to highlight and celebrate all shades of Blackness, creating spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and respected. […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com This article explores the process of eliminating the 48-hour rule The 48-hour rule in the New York Police Department (NYPD) has long been a subject of controversy and debate. This rule, which provides officers a 48-hour window before they are required to answer questions […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Ben Von Klemperer /shutterstock.com One policy that has garnered significant attention is the NYPD’s “48-hour rule,” which grants officers a 48-hour window before they must answer questions about incidents involving potential misconduct. The New York Police Department (NYPD) has long been at the center of debates regarding police […]
Editorial Credit: Terrance HT Ip / shutterstock.com Historical Context of Charter and Public Schools in NYC 1.1. The Evolution of Public Schools in NYC Public education in New York City has been a fundamental part of the city’s infrastructure for over a century, designed to provide free education to all children regardless of race, socioeconomic status, […]