From Caribbean Life Unlike in previous years when prior to his annual conventions Rev. Al Sharpton announced the names of potential, distinguished speakers to his annual National Action Network convention, this year, the Civil Rights activist seems to be cautious about naming the confirmed members of President Joe Biden cabinet he announced already committed to […]
Activists speak out against ‘racial issues in FDNY’
BY NELSON A. KING From Caribbean Life Brooklyn Council Member Jumaane Williams joined local activists, including the Rev. Kirsten John Foy and the National Action Network (NAN), in speaking out against the Fire Department of New York’s (FDNY) intention to allow Joe Cassano to re-enter its ranks on Monday, Dec 4. Cassano, 28, resigned four […]
Hero’s welcome home for first Turks & Caicos Olympian
From NAN News Americas, PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos, Sun. Sept. 4, 2016: Turks & Caicos islanders threw an island-wide party in TCI on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 to welcome home their first and only Olympian, Delano Williams back to the islands. The hero’s welcome began with a motorcade from the airport that welcomed back the […]