Al Sharpton is in the news over NYC housing debates and civil rights issues. The veteran activist and minister keeps shaping social justice today.
Jesse Jackson's funeral services took place across Chicago, South Carolina, and Washington, D.C., honoring his legacy as a civil rights leader and activist. The events included lying in state, memorial services, and tributes from global leaders, emphasizing his lifelong fight for equality and justice.
New York is converting over 16,000 office units into apartments, driven by post-pandemic shifts. Major projects include the largest office-to-residential conversion in city history. The high costs and limited affordability remain challenges, but the district is gaining residents and changing its urban landscape.