US State Department dismantles birth tourism networks across 3 regions
The U.S. Department of State says it has shut down several birth tourism operations across West Africa, Europe and North...
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Muslims for Israel Day Parade draws calls for courage, trust and interfaith partnership
By Mutiu Olawuyi Muslim participation in the Israel Day Parade in New York, which took place on May 31, has...
MALA invites Muslim Americans to tell their stories for America’s 250th anniversary
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, the Muslim American Leadership Alliance has launched a national creative...
Jerusalem Interfaith Center condemns San Diego mosque killings, calls for healing and shared humanity
The Jerusalem Interfaith Center has expressed deep sorrow over the reported murders at the San Diego Mosque, describing the attack...
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...
Alleged Islamophobic comment by Nigerian Tribune reporter sparks backlash, ethical concern
By Robert Press A controversy involving a reporter identified with the Nigerian Tribune has renewed concern about Islamophobia, professional ethics,...
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...
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...
Interfaith Firestorm in Los Angeles: Organizers hit back after Muslim Council denounces Jews–Muslims peace event
Organizers and featured speakers of an upcoming Muslim–Jewish interfaith event in Los Angeles have publicly responded after the Islamic Shura...
JCRC-NY Hosts Intercultural Leadership Gathering in Harlem
Tsion Cafe provided the setting for an evening of intercultural dialogue and civic leadership on Thursday, March 13, 2026, as...
VIDEO: Wizkid’s Surprise Visit Sets New York Abuzz with Afrobeats Energy
Global Afrobeats superstar Wizkid electrified New York City with an unexpected appearance that drew throngs of fans and music lovers...
“Shade of the Olive” in New York: A Celebration of Art, Hope, and Identity
New York – Amid a setting charged with meaning, the city of New York hosted the “Shade of the Olive”...
Transatlantic Family Reunification Day to Hold in Ghana in December
Africans in the diaspora are set to inaugurate the first Transatlantic Family Reunification Day in Ghana on Tuesday, December...
Bronx Post, Bloomberg, BBC, Muslim Parrot, 16 Leading Media Houses Around the Globe
In today's fast-paced, interconnected world, the media plays a vital role in shaping our perceptions, influencing our opinions, and...
Leave Lebanon now, US government tells citizens
The U.S. State Department has issued an urgent call for Americans in Lebanon to leave the country while commercial flights...
Diddy pleads not guilty to federal sex trafficking, racketeering charges
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. ...
Music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested in New York, faces indictment
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the iconic rapper and music producer, has been arrested in New York following an indictment by...
Tito Jackson, Original Member of Jackson 5, Dies at 70
Tito Jackson, a founding member of the legendary Jackson 5 and brother of the late Michael Jackson. Dies at the...
Apple unveils AI-powered iPhone 16 amid Huawei’s tri-fold phone surge
Apple has revealed its latest iPhone 16, showcasing cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities, just as Chinese competitor Huawei began racking up...
Sheikh Musa Drammeh pens tribute to mourn late New York businesswoman Urmilla Busgith
It's been over a year since Urmilla Busgith, a Bronx-based realtor and business woman, passed away in April 2023 at...
Learning from the Experience of Life
Dear Destiny Friends, A wise man learns from his mistakes, a wiser name learns from other people’s mistakes – John...
Interview with rising NYC star artist Christine Stoddard
Where did you find your foothold into the arts community? Why is it important for artists to persist in spite...
The Test of Character
Dear Destiny Friends, The test of character is having the ability to meet challenges – Walter Anneberg In...
The Power of Humility
Dear Destiny Friends, “True Humility Is Not Thinking Less of Yourself, It’s Thinking of Yourself Less” – C. S. Lewis ...
‘Do You See Me?’ Art Exhibition Shines Light on Stories of Hope and Resilience from Yemen to New York
The groundbreaking art exhibition, 'Do You See Me?', debuted at the Brooklyn Children's Museum in New York City, showcasing the...
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....
10 Tips for Effective Music Promotion on Social Media
Social media has become a powerful tool for musicians to promote their music and connect with fans. With the right...
Muddy Memories: Zaporizhzhia, a Ukrainian City by the Riverside
In Zaporizhzhia, the residents braved the dreary skies and relentless rain, forsaking the pleasure of riverside bars and resorts to...
Three Short Films based on Tanvir Ratul’s stories screened at the Bangladesh Film Centre
Three one-minute films, "No Filter," "Filter," and "Alter," have screened in the auditorium of the Short Film Forum at Dhaka's...
Unleash Your Potential
Dear Destiny Friends, It’s with all pleasure that I wish to inform you that my second book titled Unleash Your...
‘SetSafe’: Community organizer launches campaign to improve quality of life for African immigrants in Harlem
Sheikh Musa Drammeh of the Muslim Media Corporation, has announced a new campaign called 'SetSafe', aimed at improving the...
Rapper Travis Scott wanted for alleged NYC club rampage
Travis Scott, the 30-year-old rapper and record producer, is wanted by the NYPD in connection with a confrontation at...
Discover Your Gift, Impact Your World
Dear Destiny Friends, Everyone of us has an inert gift. However, many of us don’t seem to make use...
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",...
New kiosk-style public restrooms to be installed at 5 NYC parks
Finding a public restroom may soon be a little easier in five boroughs of New York City as...
Credibility: As Essential Element of Greatness
Dear Destiny Friends, One of the most endearing qualities of all great people, companies, businesses, leaders, and friendship is credibility....
Understanding the Principles of Life
Dear Destiny Friends, Life is governed by laws and principles. If one misses the principles and laws, it might be...
The Success of 2023
Dear Destiny Friends, Compliments of the season. Today is a special day globally because many countries are already celebrating New...
Have a Merry, Joyful Christmas
Dear Destiny Friends, I believe it is in order to say compliments of the season. We are officially in the...
Keep Working on Yourself
Dear Destiny Friends, “Your next level requires transformation” – Germany Kent I believe it will be in order if I...
Two Iran protesters at imminent risk of execution, activists warn
At least two young men arrested during anti-regime protests in Iran are at imminent risk of execution, activists warned...
Apartment rental prices may finally be falling in US, data shows
There are three factors that could lead to inflation which include demand-pull inflation, cost-push inflation and built-in...
UAE now has world’s best passport, allowing access to 180 countries
The United Arab Emirates, home to glitzy Dubai, has a new record to add to its list:...
Saudi national sentenced to death for smuggling drugs
A Saudi national has been sentenced to death for smuggling drugs. The national was caught with banned amphetamine tablets...
Air pollution in India’s capital hit ‘hazardous’ levels
On Thursday, the smog air pollution in New Delhi hit “hazardous” levels. Smoke from thousands of crop fires in northern...
NY leaders join Sen Sepulveda to declare October Healthy Lifestyle Month
New York leaders have joined Senator Sepulveda to declare October Healthy Lifestyle Month. The declaration was made Saturday October 22,...
China’s humanitarian assistance for flood victims reaches Pakistan
China's aid for flood victims of Pakistan has reached the country's southern port city of Karachi on Tuesday. The humanitarian...
Iran closes borders with Iraq amid unrest
Iran has closed its borders with Iraq and urged its citizens to avoid traveling there, a senior official said on...
DAYLIGHT AFRICA: CONNECTING THE DIASPORA WITH ITS AFRICAN ROOTS
By Mamadou Niang A unique mobile software program stands out in the crowded world of travel, tourism, and digital leisure...
Relationship is the New Currency
Dear Destined Friends, The value of a relationship cannot be overemphasized. The right relationship is gold. The right relationship is...
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Kenyan Cabinet Secretary apologises over islamophobic attack on Muslim female Journalist described as ‘Al-Shabaab’
Kenyan Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Prof. George Magoha has lowered his gaze in front of a section of Muslim leaders...
NYC doormen threaten to strike
New Yorkers living in some of the city's most expensive buildings may soon have to open their own doors and...
Ripe Leaves by Howard Stein
“Ripeness is all.” King Lear. William Shakespeare. Tough lives, tougher hides,Texture of perseverance –Scrub oak leaves,Mature by late spring,Await a...
Bronx mosque remembers lost fire victims as Ramadan begins
At Masjid Ar-Rahama, care packages are distributed at for the start of the holy month for a community still rocked...
Caucus lawmakers propose their own 10-point public safety plan for NY
Lawmakers in the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus on Saturday proposed a 10-point plan for public safety...
NYC vaccine mandate exemption likely to trigger new lawsuits
Now that Mayor Eric Adams has created an exception to the private sector vaccine mandate for the city's professional athletes...
Chinatown rally against NYC homeless shelter plan
Residents in Chinatown came together Thursday night to rally for their safety and against a city plan to open more...
Essence of Lost Breath by Priyanka Banerjee
Lost breath, one tale of nostalgic love. She Speaks up truth defying the Dullness of the prison house of untruth....
