Bones in Rat’s Alley by Dustin Pickering
You got a choice between a cop and a man hooping— who do you choose? in rat’s alley where dead...
Rev Diaz, Eric Adams join New Yorkers to name street after Joe Torres
Councilman Rev. Ruben Diaz and Eric Adams have joined New Yorkers to name the corner of Thieriot and Westchester Ave...
Florida Building Collapse: Rescue team intenfies search as almost 159 people still missing
A rescue team has intensified efforts to search through the 12-story residential which collapsed on Thursday June 24, 2021, in...
George Floyd: US court sentences Derek Chauvin to 22.5 years in prison
The former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for the murder of George...
China to operationalize first electric train in Tibet
China has concluded plan to operationalise the first electric train in the remote Himalayan region of Tibet. According to a...
New Zealand players indicate readiness for remainder of IPL 2021 in UAE
New Zealand players have indicated readiness for the remainder of the T20 tournament, which is scheduled to start in September...
Senegal to install video surveillance at Blaise Diagne Airport to Tackle Security Challenges
In a bid to tackle issues of insecurity in the country, the Senegalese government has concluded plan to install video...
President Barrow presents D14 million to 3 sports teams
The President of Gambia, Adama Barrow, has awarded a total of GMD14.1 million to three sports teams. The gesture on...
Positive Solutions to Difficult American Problems by Dr. Ian McGroffes
It’s 2019 (sic, see note at bottom) and climate change is worsening our survival chances. It is time to take...
For all the 36 States of Pocket Violence by Adesokan Babatunde Walliyullah
In Kaduna, maybe in Benue Bodies explode A whole ocean of blood sluicing down west, down east A fume of...
The Girl of the Global Village by Monalisa Parida
She is trained to be ‘amenable’ So, she always says ‘Yes’ She is taught to be silent So, she rarely...
The Remarkable Life, Tumultuous Times and Famous Acquaintances of Renowned Historian and Author Ross Terrell
By Robert Golomb The famed China historian, award-winning author and essayist, frequent broadcast media commentator...
WHY WE AS AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSLIM LEADERS ENDORSE ERIC ADAMS FOR NYC MAYOR
An Essay Providing Insight into the Historical Political Struggle of Muslim Americans of African Descent in New York, in the...
Why Eric Adams Will Be The Next NYC Mayor
If Eric Adams is elected NYC Mayor, which polls suggest is the likely outcome of Tuesday's election, it is because...
“Eric Adams: Stay focus and we’ll always be the winner!” — Ambassador Sima
Almost 3 years ago, I was first introduced to Eric Adams at an event I was invited to attend in...
Maharashtra reports 729 deaths, 7,998 cases of black fungus
Not less than 7,998 cases of black fungus 729 deaths have been reported in Maharashtra. The State Health Department on...
Pakistani PM lashed for blaming ladies for sexual violence
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that ladies should be held responsible for any form of sexual abuse against...
Love by Naba Kumar Podder
Not all the clouds make rain Identically, not all the love possess sky Yet, Love comes forth Man blends with...
USA, Russia reiterate commitment to strategic stability, nuclear arms control
The United States President, Joe Biden, and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, have reiterated commitment to strategic stability and nuclear...
President Adama Barrow arrives Accra for 59th ECOWAS summit
President Adama Barrow has arrived in Accra, Ghana for the 59th ECOWAS Heads of State and Government Summit. According to...
2021 NYC Election: What You Need to Know about Voter Turnout in the Bronx
It is believed that the more informed you are about your civic duty the less you give politicians opportunity to...
President Barrow receives German delegation, discusses youth development
The Gambian President Adama Barrow has received in audience the German Federal Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development, Dr Derhard...
2021 Election and the Politics of Racism in New York City
“As long as New York City is a diverse no-man’s land, race will always be a big shot in its...
Twitter loses status as intermediary platform in India
Microblogging platform Twitter has lost its status as an intermediary platform in India as it does not comply with new...
Nigerian lawmaker, Alli Adeyemi, formally presents 200 forms to UTME candidates
A Nigerian lawmaker, Hon. Alli Adeyemi Taofeeq, who represents Mushin Federal Constituency 1 in the House of Representatives, has presented...
Swastika by Dustin Pickering
this poem was written in 2012 End of sanity Lack of sanity The easy Armageddon is here Pain of blood...
Golden Bird by Dustin Pickering
graffiti on the West Bank Barrier Yellow bird, flaming upward like a golden phoenix from the spurs in my heart!...
Christian Eriksen undergoing detailed examinations — agent
Christian Eriksen's agent has said that the player is undergoing detailed examinations after the Denmark international collapsed with a cardiac...
Naftali Bennett emerges new Israeli PM
Naftali Bennett has emerged the new Israeli Prime Minister. Bennett's emergence followed the end of Netanyahu's historic 12-year rule on...
My two years in office, a blessing to my constituency — Hon Afolabi
Celebrating his two years of quality representation, Hon Olalekan Afolabi, who represents Boripe Ifelodun Federal Constituency in Osun State, stated...
On Making Eating Unbearable by Pankhuri Sinha
Worse Digesting Any and all of it Food Air The smell of conspiracy People’s war The total occupation of privacy...
Wanene ya cancanci marin Macron?
Daga Mutiu Olawuyi Idan ya tofa albarkacin bakinsa Amma da dabbobin yana yin gurnani da cin abinci, Ya cancanci marin...
Éné chukpé kiya gba awó Macron?
Kwi Mutiu Olawuyi É chénwû ki tito ukola omemele Amma ki àgu aje, amó, kpayi amenebibi É chukpe ki ya...
Ta ló tọ́ sí ìgbàjú Màkàrọ́nù?
Láti ọwọ Mutiu Ọláwuyì Tó bá ń fọùn dùndún lẹ́nu Sùgbọ́n tóun àti àwọn ẹhànnà ń jẹ tí wọ́n ń...
2 Years in Office: Hon Adeyemi Alli gives account of quality representation, enumerates laudable achievements
As feedback to his people and in celebration of a successful two years in office, a Nigerian Lawmaker, Hon. Alli...
Who Deserves A Macron Slap?
By Mutiu Olawuyi If he spits melodic lines But with beasts he whines and dines, He deserves a Macron slap...
Bystander slaps French President Emmanuel Macron
A bystander has slapped French President Emmanuel Macron across the face during a trip to southeast France on Tuesday June...
Anglophone: US issues visa restrictions on individuals provoking violence in Cameroon
The United States has issued visa restrictions on individuals who are provoking violence in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon. While...
NY Parrot TV Director wins Azaad International Award for Literature-in-Journalism
The New York Parrot TV Director, Mutiu Olawuyi, has received AAZAAD International Award for Literature-in-Journalism. The award was received at...
Nigerian Community in New York endorses Eric Adams for Mayor
Nigerian individuals and organizations in New York, under the leadership of Gbenga Omotayo, the Chairman of the New York chapter...
Bangladeshi Americans endorse Eric Adams for NY mayoral race
Bangladeshi Americans have endorsed Eric Adams as the preferred candidate for the New York mayoral race. While disclosing this on...
Going National: The Legal Battle Over The New Florida Election Law
By Robert Golomb When on Thursday, May 6th,Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Florida Senate Bill 90 (FSB 90),...
US to donate 25 million doses of vaccine through UN-backed COVAX
President Joe Biden has announced plan to donate a first tranche of 25 million doses of surplus vaccine overseas through...
Financial Focus: REAL inflation or Corporate Greed Or Theft Or Ask Mom?
By Professor Anthony Rivieccio MBA PFA I'll tell everyone a secret . In 1976, at 16 years old, I went...
TRRC: A sombre moment of reckoning for all Gambians!
Basidia M Drammeh The extraordinary session of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) on Friday, May 28th, 2021, served...
Brooklyn Borough President proclaims May 28 Makkah Declaration Day, honors 2020 Merciful Ambassadors
Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams, has proclaimed May 28 as the Makkah Declaration celebration day in Brooklyn. The proclamation was...
UEFA allocates 16,500 tickets for Champions League final
UEFA has announced that up to 16,500 spectators will be allowed to attend the UEFA Champions League final between Manchester...
US to reopen consulate in Jerusalem for Palestinians
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has disclosed plan by the United States to reopen the consulate in Jerusalem...
death of a slam poet by Dustin Pickering
PROLOGUE (bats eyes at the Black poet, fake mascara) my so-called verses swing hearses for the missus i am an...
African American Muslims declare unwavering support for Eric Adams, despite anti-Muslim political rhetoric
The African American Muslim leaders have declared unwavering support for the New York mayoral candidate, Eric Adams, despite the anti-Muslim...
Two Short Poems by Howard F. Stein
Difference, a Riddle for the Age of COVID-19 What is the difference Between A visiting nurse And...
Israeli strikes kill 4 Palestinians, journalist, wound 10 others as Biden seeks de-escalation
Not less than 10 four Palestinians, one journalist have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza. According to a report...
Israeli strikes kill 4 Palestinians, journalist, wound 10 others as Biden seeks de-escalation
Not less than 10 four Palestinians, one journalist have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza. According to a report...
Forest is in Danger by Monalisa Parida
Fire! Extreme destruction and devastation! From grass to bush From bush to tree Trees after tree So widely it runs....
Disappear, korona by Ljubica Katic
Desolate cities looking like ghosts, Victims are still dropping dead in their tracks From this ferocious plague going around the...
OIC implores member states to declare Isreal terrorist state, laments brutal attacks against Palestinians
The Committee of Permanent Representatives of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation has implored member states to declare Isreal terrorist state....
Robin Eshaghpour: The Story of a Very Special Landlord
By Robert Golomb “We were at the peak of the epidemic, and I felt an obligation to give back...
NYP, Parrot TV, Parkchester Times, ADC back candidacy of Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor for Civil Court Judge
The leadership of New York Parrot, Parkchester Times, Parrot TV and African Democratic Club have collectively endorsed the candidacy of...
NY Judiciary, legislative leaders mourn former assemblymember Aurelia Greene
Speaker Carl Heastie has mourned the demise of former assemblymember Aurelia Greene. While offering her condolences to the family of...
Council member Fernando Cabrera condemns killings in Times Square
Council Member, representing 14th District, Fernando Cabrera, has condemned the killing of three people in Times Square on Saturday May...