I wondered how long expressions of empathy would continue to be front and center in the minds of Americans following the hate-fueled multiple murders of Asian women in and near Atlanta, Georgia. To be clear, two of the victims of Robert Aaron Long’s homicidal mania were not of Asian ancestry. But their proximity to clearly and stereotypically identifiable Asian ethnic tropes brought them within the sights of the killer. The fact that most people have already forgotten the nam

On Sunday March 28th, 2021 Sister to Sister International (STSI) sponsored a virtual 90th Birthday Salute to the Hon. Queen Mother Pearl Christian Quarles to commemorate her Birthday on March 29th, 2021. More than 120 STSI board and members, family, friends, elected officials, as well as organizational and religious representatives, from all over the world joined the zoom tribute! The program fit for a Queen Mother included a WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS by Ms. Zenobia Kelly,

Like so many of you here in Mount Vernon, I am concerned about poor city services, corruption, the uptick in violence, and so much more. As many of you know, I worked for the city for close to two (2) decades in the Planning Department and in the City Clerk’s Office. My experience makes me uniquely qualified to help move the city in the right direction. But who is Lauren Carter? In a getting to know you interview with UMERADIO, Wume-Db, Ny I describe myself as a parent, pl

The murder trial of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has begun, ten months after George Floyd died in the street with Chauvin’s knee on his neck. Americans, especially Black Americans, are watching closely to see if justice will be done. The beginning of the trial made me profoundly sad, but also profoundly hopeful. It made me sad, because Floyd is gone and nothing will bring him back to his family. It made me hopeful, because Floyd’s killing sparked a renewed movemen