The Emergence of Black Power: Exploring Historical Context and Potential Impacts on African American Progress

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Jacob Lund / shutterstock.com  The Emergence of Black Power: A Historical Context. Had African Americans fully embraced the principles of Black Power, they…

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Professor Alfred Slocum: A Civil Rights Leader and Supporter of the MSP Program at Rutgers Law School

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Photo created by A.I Professor Alfred A. Slocum was a prominent civil rights leader, legal educator, and advocate for minority students in higher education. He…

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Unpacking the Controversy: Trump and Vance’s Rhetoric in 2024—Racially Charged Statements Under Scrutiny

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Maxim Elramsisy/shutterstock.com  In 2024, Donald Trump and JD Vance's political rhetoric has sparked significant controversy, with numerous statements and public remarks that have…

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Uniting Against Colorism: The Collective Responsibility of Media, Education, and Community for Celebrating Diverse Blackness

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Jacob Lund / shutterstock.com  Addressing colorism, it is essential that the media industries, educational systems, and communities work together to dismantle colorist attitudes…

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The Impact on an Estate in New York State When Someone Dies Without Completing an Uncontested Divorce: A Case Study of Short Marriages Without Children

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Prostock-studio / shutterstock.com  Divorce proceedings can be emotionally charged and complex, even in seemingly straightforward cases like short-term marriages without children. When individuals pass…

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Impact on an Estate in New York State When Someone Dies Without Completing an Uncontested Divorce: A Case Study of Short Marriages With Children

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Editorial Credit: Fizkes / shutterstock.com  Divorce proceedings can be emotionally and legally challenging, even in seemingly straightforward cases, such as short-term marriages with…

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