Karen Juanita Carrillo

1 week ago | amsterdamnews.com | Karen Juanita Carrillo

This week, the United Nations hosted the fourth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent. Once again, different countries sent their various representatives to address the assembly and deliver statements denouncing racism and calling for its eradication. The Permanent Forum is one of the first gatherings for the U.N.’s Second Decade for People of African Descent which will be from 2025 to 2034.

2 weeks ago | amsterdamnews.com | Karen Juanita Carrillo

Workers install platform barriers at 125 Street 4/5/6 Station in East Harlem on Mar.h 24, 2025.

2 weeks ago | amsterdamnews.com | Karen Juanita Carrillo

“Triumph in the Trenches (Volume 2): The Green Book for Black Professionals” is a comforting new book of essays that will offer support to readers who may not realize the impact of the stresses they encounter in their everyday work environments. This book, co-authored by motivational speaker Rev. Dr. Xenia Barnes, looks at the challenges Black people face in predominantly white or white-acculturated workspaces.

2 weeks ago | amsterdamnews.com | Karen Juanita Carrillo

Sharif El-Mekki, founder of CBED, with a student taking part in CBED’s 2024 Black Men in Education Convening. Credit: Mighty Engine photo The Center for Black Educator Development (CBED) wants to rebuild the national Black teacher pipeline.

3 weeks ago | amsterdamnews.com | Karen Juanita Carrillo

Members of the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies. Credit: CCRR photo After meetings held in Buffalo, Albany, Rochester, and Southeast Queens, the Bronx is set to host the nextNew York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies (CCRR) hearing.