Guinea’s flag rises again in New York as diaspora leaders turn independence into call for civic ownership
By Mutiu Olawuyi NEW YORK — The red, yellow and green flag of Guinea rose over Bowling Green in Lower...
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US takes skateboarding diplomacy to Senegal, connecting youth ambition to Olympic dreams
By Mutiu Olawuyi A weeklong U.S.-Senegal skateboarding exchange concluded Saturday, Sept. 12, at Patte-d’Oie Skate Park, bringing American athletes, Senegalese...
US-based diaspora group donates vehicles to support Oyo State gubernatorial candidate
The Oriyomi Support Group USA has donated three branded campaign vehicles to Oriyomi Hamzat's gubernatorial campaign team, marking a significant...
Employment for All: Disability Must Not Mean Exclusion
By Lawrence Seiler New York Parrot Journalist | Abled and on Air Work is more than a paycheck. Work...
China says Xi-Trump Summit sets new path for strategic stability
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said the recent summit between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald J. Trump...
NYC tightens cooling tower rules to prevent legionnaires’ disease as Summer nears
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has implemented new citywide regulations requiring building owners to test...
Hochul Budget Deal Aims to Ease Costs, Strengthen Communities
By Mutiu Olawuyi Governor Kathy Hochul has announced an agreement with legislative leaders on key priorities in New York’s Fiscal...
JCRC-NY condemns antisemitic remarks reported at Park Slope Food Coop meeting
The Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY) has issued a strong public response following reports that a member...
Islam Must Stop Whispering About Addiction
by Sheikh Musa DrammehChairman, National Center for Health Equity (NCHE) There are two mistakes communities often make when confronting substance...
Islamabad Talks End Without U.S.-Iran Deal as Hormuz Dispute Persists
High-stakes talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan ended without an agreement after roughly 21 hours of negotiations,...
Parrot TV Launches ‘Abled and On Air’ to Spotlight Ability, Inclusion and Positive Community Stories
Parrot TV and Parrot Media Corporation have officially launched “Abled and On Air,” a new weekly television programme aimed at...
Trump announces two-week Iran strike pause, cites Pakistan mediation
By Mutiu Olawuyi President Donald Trump said the United States will suspend planned military strikes on Iran for two weeks,...
Editorial | We Cannot Medicate Our Way Out of Lifestyle Failure
By Mutiu OlawuyiEditor, New York Parrot | Editor & Publicity Secretary, National Center for Health Equity (NCHE), Bronx, New York...
Artemis II ignites new era of space exploration, Obama says
By Mutiu Olawuyi Former President Barack Obama has joined a growing chorus of voices celebrating NASA’s Artemis II mission, calling...
Adams slams AOC over Israel rocket defense
By Mutiu Olawuyi Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams has sharply criticized Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over what he described as opposition...
Birthright citizenship showdown reaches Supreme Court as New York leads constitutional fight
A major constitutional battle over birthright citizenship reached the United States Supreme Court today, as New York and a coalition...
Education or the Back Way? The Life-and-Death Choice Facing Africa’s Youth
Across Africa, thousands of young men and women dream of education as their pathway out of poverty and into dignity....
Senegal conquer Morocco to lift AFCON trophy in historic North African final
Rabat, Morocco — Senegal crowned a golden chapter in African football history on Sunday night, defeating hosts Morocco in a...
Ibadan rally signals political earthquake as broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat declares 2027 gubernatorial bid
Ibadan, Nigeria — In a dramatic political moment that could reshape the landscape of southwestern Nigerian politics, popular human rights...
Homeless shelter resident alleges Islamophobic assault at Brooklyn facility
Brooklyn, New York — A resident of a Brooklyn homeless shelter has alleged that he was violently assaulted during prayer...
NYPD Muslim Officers Society reaffirms unity, service at annual membership meeting
The NYPD Muslim Officers Society convened its Annual General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, bringing together members, community...
Mayor Mamdani opens 3-K and Pre-K applications, launches citywide outreach to families
New York City officially opened applications for its 3-K and Pre-K programs on Tuesday, as Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New...
JCRC-NY hails historic moment as Julie Menin becomes first Jewish Speaker of NYC Council
Julie Menin was, today, elected Speaker of the New York City Council, becoming the first Jewish person to hold the...
Building a Curriculum for a Culture of Peace – IV: Why Jewish Sectarian History Matters for a Culture of Peace
By Rebecca Abrahamson Building a Curriculum for a Culture of Peace that can be used in school systems worldwide...
Marriage Is Failing in Silence — And the Lies We Tell Are Making It Worse
Chief Editor, New York Parrot Author of The Marriage Ledge Marriage Is Not Dying — Honesty Is Marriage is not collapsing...
Open Letter to Mayor-Elect Mamdani: To Restore NYC’s Commitment to Community and Ethnic Media
On behalf of New York City’s ethnic and community media December 18, 2025 Dear Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani: The ethnic and...
Building a Curriculum for a Culture of Peace – Part III
Judah the Macabee and the Macabee of the Muslim Ummah - Al Ghazali: Resisting the Inappropriate Intrusions of Greek Thought...
Queen Mother Blakely decries deed theft, seeks justice at Harlem press conference
HARLEM, New York — Community leaders, legal advocates, activists, and residents gathered on Monday at 477 West 142nd Street in...
Building a Curriculum for a Culture of Peace: Understanding “Amen”: How Historiography Solves an Interfaith Puzzle
In my previous article on building a curriculum for peace, I emphasized the importance of historiography - the study of...
Building a Curriculum for a Culture of Peace
Rediscovering Shared Histories to Build a More Peaceful Future What if religion, rather than dividing humanity, could teach us...
Maga girls abductions: Danko-Wasagu refutes U.S. lawmaker’s claim, confirms ‘all’ victims Muslim
The Chairman of Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area in Kebbi State-Nigeria, Hussaini Aliyu, has firmly dismissed a widely circulated claim by...
Muslims mourn passing of Imam Al-Hajj Talib Abdur Rashid
One of the most revered voices in Black American Islam, Imam Al-Hajj Talib Abdur-Rashid of The Mosque of Islamic Brotherhood,...
Blumberg Fellowship opens applications for 2025–26 cohort, calls for new generation of Jewish civic leaders
The Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY) has officially opened applications for the 2025–26 Blumberg Fellowship for Jewish...
The Muslim World’s Greatest Untapped Power: Education, Not Oil
For decades, policymakers, journalists, and international analysts have searched for explanations behind the stagnation in various parts of the Muslim...
Hospitality, Mercy, and the Angels of Abraham: Reflections on Parashat VaYera
By Rebecca Abrahamson In this week’s Torah portion, VaYera (“And He Appeared”), book of Genesis 18:1 - 22:24, Prophet Abraham...
STEMDUP Institute and RCNMO Empower Youth Through Robotics and Innovation Workshop
The STEMDUP Institute, under the leadership of its founder and chairman Sheikh Musa Drammeh, in collaboration with the Regional Council...
NYC Joins National Coalition Opposing Federal Military Deployment in U.S. Cities
The City of New York has joined a coalition of 74 local governments nationwide in filing a new amicus brief...
African Immigrants Commission Strengthens Mission, Empowers Community Through Heritage Celebration
New York City, September 27, 2025 — The African Immigrants’ Commission of New York and Connecticut reaffirmed its commitment to...
New York Needs a Mayor, Not a Movement
By Soraya Deen New Yorkers need a mayor who can govern the city, not someone serving as the figurehead of...
NYC 2025 Mayoral Race: Leadership Grounded in Reality, Not Rhetoric
By Eunice Ukwuani In the heat of New York City’s political season, one truth stands out: we need leadership grounded...
STEMDUP: The Future of a United, Affordable and Just New York City
New York City is at a defining crossroads. The promise of opportunity is shadowed by a growing crisis: families pushed...
60% of New Yorkers back Adams to defeat Mamdani in Nov mayoral race— Poll shows
New York City — A recent Facebook poll has revealed that a majority of engaged New Yorkers believe Mayor Eric...
President Trump Now Trims the Definition of Human Rights
By Kausar Mumin, from New York In his second term, President Donald Trump has intensified his radical project of...
Dr. Assia Zanat: A Ukrainian Making a Difference in the Fashion Hub of the United States
In an era where ambition often demands singular focus, Dr. Assia Zanat is breaking boundaries. As a final-year medical student...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Op-Ed: Keeping New Yorkers Safe and Warm This Fall and Winter
New Yorkers deserve safe, warm, and comfortable living conditions during fall and winter, and the city is here to make...
BridgesNY Fellowship Celebrates Young Leaders at Museum of Jewish Heritage
New York, December 20, 2023 – In a testament to the power of forging connections and building bridges, the JCRC’s...
US backs concerns as lawmakers seek to punish S.Africa over Russia
The White House said Tuesday it shared concerns over South Africa's relationship with Russia after lawmakers called for the longtime...
Cormac McCarthy, chronicler of a dark America, dies at 89
Cormac McCarthy, whose unflinching depictions of America's bleak frontiers and grim underbelly earned him global acclaim, died on Tuesday aged 89....
UK ex-prime minister Boris Johnson resigns as MP
Britain's former prime minister Boris Johnson on Friday said he was quitting as a member of parliament, claiming he had...
FOREIGN POLICY REVIEW: BAKHMUT HAS FALLEN; WHAT’S NEXT?
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10 Key Facts About Africa Day and African Union Day Celebrations in New York
Africa Day and African Union Day hold great significance for Africa and Africans worldwide, and in New York, the African...
Konneh, Egiogu and Coulibaly: Symbols of the Political Prowess of Rising African Immigrant Leaders in New York City
"We have a responsibility to lead and be role models for those who have been marginalized, to demonstrate that the...
Creating a Healthier Future: Collaborating on Policies and Education to Promote Healthy Lifestyles
These days, numerous reports, such as "Alarming Projection: By 2035, More Than Half of the Global Population Will Be Obese",...
Eric Adams’ Weekly Community Op Ed: A Working People’s Agenda
Last week, in Queens — the borough I grew up in — I reported to New Yorkers on the state...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Op-Ed: A Safer New York
While I was on the campaign trail, I met many New Yorkers who expressed their desire for a...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Op-Ed: Action, Care and Compassion – My Administration’s Approach to Addressing Severe Mental Illness
Our city is facing a crisis. New Yorkers with severe and untreated mental illness are living out in the open,...
NYC Mayor’s Weekly Community Update: Willets Point—A Vibrant New Neighborhood in Queens
It’s time to create a New York City where working New Yorkers can have safe, affordable homes, find well-paying...
Nigerian Community in Senegal inaugurates new executive members
Members of the Nigerian Community in Senegal have rekindled their show unity and patriotism by inaugurating newly elected executive members...
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