By Pearl Phillip | Editorial credit: Yuri A. / shutterstock.com Corporate wellness programs have become essential to modern workplaces, evolving from mere perks to integral elements of an organization’s strategy for improving employee satisfaction, productivity, and retention. These programs are designed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being, addressing diverse needs ranging from fitness […]
By Pearl Phillip | Editorial credit: Yuri A. / shutterstock.com The body positivity and inclusivity movement has emerged as a powerful cultural force, reshaping societal attitudes toward beauty, self-worth, and identity. It promotes acceptance of all body types, challenges historical beauty standards, and fosters self-love and respect for people who don’t conform to conventional ideals. […]
By Laila Khan, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: 5 second Studio / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. For over a century, the United States has applied the principle of jus soli, […]
By American Immigration Council, Yared Avalos Iniguez| Editorial credit: Chad Zuber / shuttertsock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. Across the globe, immigrants are increasingly being blamed for committing crimes, with right-wing groups […]
Photo Credits | PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/shutterstock.com Becoming a millionaire is a goal many Americans aspire to achieve, but reaching that level of wealth requires careful planning, dedication, and often a strategic choice of profession. While nearly anyone can build wealth with sound financial habits, certain career paths offer a higher likelihood of becoming a […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Elizaveta Galitckaia / shutterstock.com Ragweed pollen is one of the most common and potent allergens in North America, responsible for triggering seasonal allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as hay fever. Ragweed plants release tiny pollen particles into the air during late summer and fall, particularly between August and […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Fernanda_Reyes / shutterstock.com Citizenship is one of the most valuable statuses an individual can acquire, offering legal protections, civic rights, and national belonging. In the United States, the primary routes to citizenship are birthright (jus soli), naturalization, and derivative citizenship. While birthright citizenship is conferred automatically to those […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Vitalii Vodolazskyi / shutterstock.com Estate planning is the process of arranging how your assets, wealth, and personal wishes will be managed, transferred, or distributed after your death. In New York State (NYS), as in many other jurisdictions, proper estate planning ensures that your loved ones are protected, your […]
Photo by A.I Lilly Ledbetter, a pivotal figure in the fight for gender pay equity, passed away. Ledbetter died of respiratory failure, her family said in a statement Sunday, October 13, 2024. “Lilly Ledbetter passed away peacefully last night at the age of 86. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones. Our mother […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Apartheid is a term that is most commonly associated with South Africa’s institutionalized system of racial segregation and discrimination, which officially ended in 1994. However, apartheid has since been expanded in its definition by international human rights bodies, such as the United Nations and Human Rights Watch, to include any systemic […]