Sally Nnamani

Bio

International Development grad student at The New School. Interests: immigration policy, sustainable development, private sector development, public-private partnerships. Post-Rio+20 intern at International Chamber of Commerce. Sports lover - basketball, track & field, gymnastics oh and Lebron James!!

Immigration Reform 2013: Bipartisan Effort Offers Pathway to Citizenship

By Sally Nnamani

Early Monday morning, the bipartisan framework for comprehensive immigration reform was released to the public. The primary goal of the proposal is somewhat synonymous with what we've seen in the past ... combat visa overstays and prioritize border…

The Top 5 Politicians In the Pocket of the NRA

By Sally Nnamani

In the wake of the ghastly massacre in Newtown, Connecticut’s Sandy Hook Elementary School earlier this month, and more recently the fatal shooting of two firemen in Webster, New York, America’s gun problem is finally emerging from the shadows of…

Immigration Reform: GOP Push for STEM Act Will Not Save the Party

By Sally Nnamani

After a grueling loss at the polls in November, the Republican Party is on a quest to reform itself and re-identify with the average American voter in the process. Commentators and analysts have argued that if the radical policies are not…

Elections Results LIVE UPDATE: In the Midst of the Uncertainty, Obama is Slowly Chipping Away in Florida

By Sally Nnamani

Today, Florida is expected to live up to its legendary reputation as one of the most coveted swing states. Post-Denver debate, Romney has made larger-than-average gains in the state. A majority of the latest Florida polls show both candidates…

Angel Haze Cleaning Out My Closet Video Review: Hip Hop Reinvented With Raw Humanity

By Sally Nnamani

In the past year, shocking revelations have become a prevalent theme in hip-hop music. From a video footage of Lil Wayne openly kissing another man to Frank Ocean coming out announcement, it seems the culture of concealment is finally giving way for…

Condoleezza Rice and Darla Mooreare the First Ladies of Augusta National Golf Club: Why This Is Not Progress

By Sally Nnamani

Founded by a stout Wall Street financier in the 1930s, the Augusta National Golf Club has maintained an enduring reputation as a discrete, no nonsense fraternity. Marked by its world-renowned Masters tournament, and a non-chalant, arrogant attitude…

NASCAR Dale Earnhardt Receives $26.5M in Sponsorships From US Military, No Wonder the Defense Budget 2012 is Soaring

By Sally Nnamani

Fiscal indiscipline remains a driving issue for many American taxpayers who believe that government spending has reached unsustainable heights, and that if changes aren't made, the country could very well be on a road to demise. It is under this…

SCOTUS SB 1070 Decision: Major Portions of Arizona Immigration Law Struck Down

By Sally Nnamani

UPDATE: On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the federal government on 3 out of the 4 major issues, most notably declaring that the Arizona immigration law SB 1070 pre-empted (trumped) federal law. The court rejected the parts of the law…

Supreme Court Arizona Immigration Decision: SCOTUS Strikes Majority of SB 1070

By Sally Nnamani

UPDATE: On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the federal government on 3 out of the 4 major issues, most notably declaring that the Arizona immigration law SB 1070 pre-empted (trumped) federal law. The court rejected the parts of the law…

What Caused the Minority Baby Boom?

By Sally Nnamani

In 2011, the percentage of non-white newborns rose to 50.4% while non-Hispanic whites fell to 49.6%. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, by the year 2042, the minority population in the United States will exceed the white non-Hispanic population.…