The White House released new guidance on the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
By Maeve Sheehey and Rebecca Rainey, Politico The Biden administration announced Monday that long Covid, a condition where people experience long-term Covid-19 symptoms long after clearing the actual virus from their system, could be considered a disability under civil rights laws. The White House announced the new long Covid guidance on the 31st anniversary of […]
Unidentified men, women & children wait for relief aid in the Dadaab refugee camp where thousands of Somalis end up due to hunger on August 15, 2011 in Dadaab, Somalia. (Shutterstock) WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security today published a Federal Register notice (FRN) extending and redesignating Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Sept. […]
With Texas federal court decision to end DACA, group to urge for immigration solutions in 2021. Legalization through bipartisanship or reconciliation needs to be achieved over inaction.
Press Conference: Wed, July 21 – 3:30 PM eastern – Senate ‘Swamp’ – US Capitol Grounds. This press conference will also be livestreamed on Facebook: facebook.com/AmericanBIC WASHINGTON, DC – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) will join Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) along with the Archbishop of the Roman […]
Supporters of President Obama’s DAPA and DACA policies on immigration and deportation gathered at the Supreme Court during oral argument in Washington, DC on April 18, 2016. (Shutterstock) By Philip Marcelo, AP News Just a few short months ago, Lucio Perez moved out of the western Massachusetts church he’d lived in for more than three […]
The CUNY Dominican Studies Institute (CUNY DSI) is offering a Postdoctoral Fellowship. CUNY DSI is the only university-based research institution in the United States specializing in the production and dissemination of knowledge about people who trace their ancestry to the Dominican Republic. Priority will be given to applicants whose research is at the intersection of Dominican/Latino/a/x peoples […]
Date: July 21, 2021 | Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET Event Description Need help starting a business or growing your business? Then, attend our Small Business Boot Camp a six-part series of seminars. Starting a business or being a business owner is an exciting venture, but it’s also a super challenging prospect. Our […]
Date: September 1, 2021 | Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET Event Description Session 1: Introduction: A Brief history of Civil Rights Law and How it has Evolved Case Studies: Trayvon Martin, FL and Abner Louima, NY – Discussion I My Civil Rights was Violated, Who Can I Sue? Filing a Notice of Claim […]
Date: October 7, 2021 | Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET Event Description Are you a seasoned veteran of the real estate game OR just got licensed and are eager to build your book of business? This 5-week series will offer real estate related advice as well as tips and tricks to help both […]
What is the ITIN number? The ITIN is a Tax Identification number in the United States. It is controlled by the IRS (the agency to which US taxes are paid) and is used by foreigners who are not eligible to obtain a Social Security Number. ITIN stands for “Individual Taxpayer Identification Number” and it is […]
Undocumented immigrants living with HIV/AIDS in New York State are eligible to enroll in uninsured care programs that provide access to free HIV and/or AIDS care. Here is a step-by-step explanation.
By Daniela Parra, City Limits New York State provides health care services to all persons, regardless of immigration status, who have or have been exposed to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and/or have developed acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Lack of health insurance is not an impediment to accessing medications and medical check-ups. New York State […]
