San Francisco Chronicle: “APEC in San Francisco: “Another busy day at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in downtown San Francisco began with a major disruption for commuters: A pro-Gaza protest blocked all lanes of the westbound Bay Bridge for hours before the bridge finally reopened shortly before noon.” https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/apec-san-francisco-closures-traffic-protests-18494935.php San Francisco Chronicle Images Vice PresidentContinue reading “APEC in San Francisco”
Category Archives: Our Mayors
Israel-Hamas War Middle East Intersection
Aljazeera: “Hamas war attack on Israel has changed the Middle East.” Meanwhile, “The US regional strategy lies in shambles, as its allies face pressure and its foes seek to take advantage.” “October 7, the Palestinian armed resistance group Hamas launched an attack that took Israel by surprise. Its fighters overran Israeli military installations and settlements,Continue reading “Israel-Hamas War Middle East Intersection”
21st Century “Civil Rights, Continuation.”
NAACP: “On August 28, 1963, more than a quarter million people participated in the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, gathering near the Lincoln Memorial.” “More than 3,000 members of the press covered this historic march, where Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered the exalted “I Have a Dream” speech.” https://naacp.org/find-resources/history-explained/1963-march-washington Dr.Continue reading “21st Century “Civil Rights, Continuation.””
Haitians crisis “Asylum seekers.”
The video provides an overview why the Haitians cross TX Borders seeking asylum in the U.S. Criminal Gang violence has escalated since the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moises in 2021. “The International Crisis Group cited that “Haitians government has called on the United Nations and foreign partners to deploy a public security force toContinue reading “Haitians crisis “Asylum seekers.””
U.S.Border crisis gets RFK, Jr Attention
Photograph: Alfredo Estrella/AFP/Getty Images. Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. berated President Joe Biden and members of his party for the illegal immigration crisis at the southern border, as millions cross and “most of them are never seen or heard from again.” https://gazette.com/news/us-world/2024-democrat-rfk-jr-stunned-during-border-visit-not-a-good-thing-for-our-country/article_e2335f2b-5813-513f-be6e-2a030b7d7542.html RFK, Jr said the U.S., Mexico Border crisis is created by the Federal Government. Democratic Presidential candidate RFK,Continue reading “U.S.Border crisis gets RFK, Jr Attention”
Immigration Pathway. “Road forward.”
Mayor Eric Adams “Road forward for the Asylum Seeker.” Seeking the American Dream. NYC, Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. request the Federal Government to expedite Visa Work permits for migrants asylum seekers eager to work. NY Post: “On Monday — for the first time since the start of New York’s migrant crisis — Gov. KathyContinue reading “Immigration Pathway. “Road forward.””
NYC, Migrants Asylum Seekers
“Migrant families have been moved out of P.S. 188 in Coney Island, according to Councilmember Justin Brannan. Parents and officials also report that the gym from P.S. 172 in Sunset Park is being returned to students.” https://pix11.com/news/local-news/nyc-scraps-housing-migrants-in-brooklyn-school-gym-amid-backlash/ New York City Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom held a briefing on New York City’sContinue reading “NYC, Migrants Asylum Seekers”
Mayor Lori Lightfoot passes the Mayoral torchlight.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Today is a big day for Chicago residents as Mayor Lori Lightfoot passes the torch to the new Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson. Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson. When Chicago’s 57th Mayor Brandon Johnson enters office he will take upon the city’s Public Safety crime crisis and the overwhelming number of migrants transported to Chicago whichContinue reading “Mayor Lori Lightfoot passes the Mayoral torchlight.”
Mayors declare a State of Emergency
Federal Judge Blocks Biden Migrant Release Parole Program. The Hill: “People wait to apply for asylum between two border walls Thursday, May 11, 2023, in San Diego. Many of the hundreds of migrants between the walls that separate Tijuana, Mexico, in San Diego, have been waiting for days to apply for asylum” https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4001528-federal-judge-blocks-biden-move-to-release-migrants-on-parole/amp/ FOXNews photoContinue reading “Mayors declare a State of Emergency”
“A Man named “Jordan.”
Mayor Eric Adams Delivers Address on Death of Jordan Neely. “Jordan did not deserve to die,” Mayor Adams, solemnly said in the beginning of his statement. “My fellow New Yorkers this has been a week of strong emotions in our city. One of our own is dead. A Black man, black like me. A manContinue reading ““A Man named “Jordan.””
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