Living the dream: Chidi Eze inducted as New York City Civil Court judge
January 21, 2026
Civil rights attorney Chidi Eze was sworn in as a New York City Civil Court judge, marking a milestone immigrant success story.
Civil rights attorney Chidi Eze was sworn in as a New York City Civil Court judge, marking a milestone immigrant success story.
A court struck down Mayor Adams’ order to reopen ICE at Rikers, upholding NYC sanctuary laws and protecting immigrant rights.
New York officials said they’re willing to work with federal officials to “reach a resolution as to the appropriate standard.”
FRIDAY, MARCH 7, marked the 60th anniversary of the “Bloody Sunday” march in Selma, Alabama, that ended in violence against protestors.
NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS WILL HONOR THE LEGACY of ‘Mama Joy’ Chatel’s work to preserve 227 Duffield St. at a gathering on Sunday, Feb. 2,
The Brooklyn Academy of Music hosted the 39th Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, celebrating the life and legacy of the civil rights icon.
BILLS ADVANCING REPARATIONS FOR BLACK NEW YORKERS and descendants of slaves will be presented at the Center for Brooklyn History on Jan. 21.
An NYU Law report finds worsening racial disparities in parole decisions under Gov. Hochul, fueling calls for reform.
WBASNY is celebrating the passage of Proposition 1, which enshrines the Equal Rights Amendment in the New York State Constitution.
On Nov. 5, 2024, New York voters will decide whether to adopt a new Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the state constitution.
AN UPCOMING FILM DISPLAYING A UNIQUE romance between the son of a Russian oligarch and a Brooklyn sex worker is coming to theaters soon.
NYC lawmakers approved legislation Thursday to study the city’s significant role in slavery and consider reparations.
A policy attorney draws attention to growing hostility faced by Black women in prosecutorial roles like those held by Kamala Harris.
ALBANY — MOVING FORWARD FROM HER OBSERVANCE AND PROCLAMATION on Juneteenth, Governor Kathy Hochul, on Wednesday, June 19, released the final report from the New York State Commission on African
HARLEM — A 24-YEAR-OLD MENTALLY ILL MAN ARRESTED after pushing another man to his death on the subway tracks at the Lexington-125th Street station in Harlem last week has a
STATEWIDE — PROPOSITION ONE, A STATEWIDE MEASURE to protect abortion rights and prevent discrimination, is back on the ballot in New York for the Nov. 5 election. The New York
After the governor of Texas allowed a convicted killer to go free, New York Attorney General Letitia James has joined a coalition of 13 attorneys general to ask the U.S.
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — Fulfilling a dream of more than a dozen years, representatives from NYC Economic Development Corporation, Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, community groups and officials cut the ribbon on Wednesday
A civil rights complaint has been filed against the New York City Public Schools Athletic League, alleging that recent policy changes have significantly reduced access to sports for Black and
We are facing a severe public health crisis in New York City: The opioid epidemic is reaching historic levels, and disparities in mental health outcomes are rampant, with Black and
ALBANY — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has nominated a 32-year veteran of the New York State Police to be its new leader. If the state Senate agrees, Steven G.
See slideshow below On November 28, 2023, the Judicial Friends Association marked its 42nd anniversary with the prestigious Rivers, Toney & Watson annual dinner, commemorating the pioneering achievements of African
EDITORS’ NOTE: One of the signature events of the Judicial Friends Association, in addition to awarding scholarships in the study of law, is an annual fundraising event called the Toney,
WASHINGTON — A divided federal appeals court on Monday ruled that private individuals and groups such as the NAACP do not have the ability to sue under a key section
Just as the new school year is starting, Attorney General Letitia James and NY State Education Department (NYSED) Commissioner Betty Rosa have issued a “Know Your Rights” directive, reaffirming every
Attorney General Letitia James and New York State Education Department (NYSED) Commissioner Betty Rosa have announced a joint initiative to actively foster an inclusive and diverse educational environment within the
Sixty years after a brutal response to a peaceful civil rights march in Birmingham, Alabama, the brave individuals who stood their ground as children thanked the FDNY officers who boldly
Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Lyle Frank ruled that Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp’s policy of refusing entry to attorneys with valid tickets is a violation of Civil Rights Law Section
The Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission will host its annual Juneteenth Symposium on June 13, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. This year’s theme is “The Reconstruction Amendments – The
The campaign to win reparations for Black Americans plans to bring broader support for smaller nonprofits advancing the cause, with a new philanthropic funding initiative announced Friday at the “Alight
CITYWIDE — Several days after the official budget due date, a group of coalitions representing over 200 organizations statewide, including the Fund Excluded Workers Coalition, CUNY Rising Alliance, Housing Justice
Disputes over religious freedom and LGBTQ rights in the United States have led to some of the most high-profile judicial controversies – and 2022 is no exception. For example, the
Yeshiva University, the storied modern Orthodox Jewish university in New York, is in the midst of a legal battle over its refusal to recognize the YU Pride Alliance, an undergraduate
U.S. income inequality grew in 2021 for the first time in a decade, according to data the Census Bureau released in September 2022. That might sound surprising, since the most
President Donald Trump portrays the hundreds of people arrested nationwide in protests against racial injustice as violent urban left-wing radicals. But an Associated Press review of thousands of pages of
An independent commission tasked with reviewing institutional racism in the New York court system detailed a “culture of toxicity and unprofessionalism” among court officers across the state in a report