United Nations Marks 10th Anniversary of the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
By Doug George-Kanentiio - Akwasasne Mohawk Bear Clan
For two days, April 27-28, my wife, Joanne Shenandoah, and I attended the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York City.
There were a number...
Racial Inequality
By Kristina Andreotta
Inequality didn’t happen by chance. Since the beginning of our country, two ideas--racism and free-market capitalism--have worked together to shape how our society works. Racism and capitalism are such a large part...
Cuomo Makes Juneteenth an Official Holiday for New YorK
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed into law legislation (S.8598/A.10628) designating Juneteenth as an official public holiday in New York State. The new law celebrates Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end to slavery...
AG James Continues Fight to Preserve DACA and Protect DREAMers
Coalition of 17 AGs led by AG James Files Brief in Supreme Court in DACA Lawsuit
NEW YORK – Attorney General Letitia James leading a coalition of 17 attorneys general, filed a brief in the United States...
Activists Hold Three Day Long Protests
By Phoenix Staff
A local Black Rights activist, Kim Jones, hosted a march on UPD Station Saturday the 12th that would lead to another two days of protests. Kim Jones collaborated with a local activist...
My Father’s Battle with Housing Discrimination in the early 1950’s
By Cassandra Harris Lockwood Photo by Vernon J. Harris, Jr.
Vernon J. Harris, Jr. graduated from Catholic University in...
The Doctrine of Discovery and the UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
A talk by Douglas M. George-Kanentiio, Akwesasne Mohawk
Wednesday, April 18, 7:30 p.m. at The Other Side, 2011 Genesee St., Utica
DOUGLAS M. GEORGE-KANENTIIO was born and raised on the shores of the Kaniatarowanenneh (St. Lawrence) River on...
Absence of Justice Riot at Revels Funeral Home
Absence of Justice in brutal attack at Revels Funeral Home
By Phoenix Staff
In the middle of the June heat of last year, a couple (Monica Revels and Jeff Yeomans) were beaten in the funeral home...
GOVERNOR CUOMO SIGNS LEGISLATION CLARIFYING PROVISIONS PROHIBITING WAGE THEFT
Legislation Provides That There Are No Exceptions to Liability for Failure to Pay Wages
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.858/A.1893) which relates to strengthening laws prohibiting wage theft and closes a loophole created...
MVCC to host display of AIDS Memorial Quilt, film and lecture for World AIDS...
Mohawk Valley Community College will host events for World AIDS Day Friday, Dec. 1.
The College will display three sections of the internationally celebrated AIDS Memorial Quilt, the 54-ton, handmade tapestry that stands as a memorial...