By Mental Health America Each July, we honor the legacy of author, advocate, and trailblazer Bebe Moore Campbell by recognizing Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (also known as BIPOC Mental Health Month). Moore Campbell’s ability to tell impactful stories highlighting themes of racism, mental health, and family left a lasting mark […]
New York City, renowned for its diversity and cultural vibrancy, has long been a microcosm of broader societal issues, including healthcare disparities. This analysis urgently examines whether hospitals in non-white neighborhoods in New York City are providing inferior services compared to those in predominantly white neighborhoods, specifically in the management and treatment of diabetes, heart […]
By Kanya Bennett | The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Last year, with the Juneteenth holiday in its infancy, I hosted a dynamic and engaging conversation on Pod for the Cause. The podcast guests were Keenan Keller of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, Jeffery Robinson of The Who We Are Project, and Kavon Ward of Where Is My Land. And the topic […]
Photo: State Sen. Zellnor Myrie and former Comptroller Scott Stringer are challenging Mayor Eric Adams during his 2025 reelection campaign. Credit: Ben Fractenberg/The CITY By Ashley Borja, Katie Honan, and Rachel Holliday Smith With Mayor Eric Adams’ 2021 campaign facing federal investigation and dismal polling numbers with high disapproval from New Yorkers, it’s no surprise that candidates have already raised their […]
By Korin Miller | Health.com Hundreds of canned coffee products made by Snapchill have been recalled over fears they could contain the botulinum toxin, which can cause the potentially lethal food poisoning botulism. The Wisconsin-based company, which makes a variety of canned coffees, issued a voluntary recall on June 17 because its current coffee-making process could […]
Editorial credit: Plat-Q / Shutterstock.com By Mary Cunningham, City Limits With this year’s presidential election expected to be a neck and neck competition between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, every vote will matter. Mike John, who is voting for the first time, is proud that he’ll be able to weigh in. During the […]
By Janet Howard In a move that has stirred controversy and set Louisiana apart from all other states in the nation, Louisiana’s Republican Governor Jeff Landry has signed into law a measure that mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. This legislation, effective immediately, has ignited a fierce debate across political […]
Editorial credit: Marcus E Jones / Shutterstock.com By Chris Tobias Willie Mays, often regarded as one of the greatest baseball players of all time, left an indelible mark on the sport through his remarkable skills and enduring legacy. Born on May 6, 1931, in Westfield, Alabama, Mays quickly rose to prominence in the Major Leagues, […]
Editorial credit: Consolidated News Photos / Shutterstock.com By Staff Writer Washington, DC: Today, Tuesday, June 18, Biden’s new immigration policy, set to be unveiled at a White House event, brings a much-needed ray of hope to the lives of undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. The policy aims to shield them from deportation, allowing them to […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement regarding the Biden-Harris Administration’s action to ensure that U.S. citizens with noncitizen spouses and children are able to keep their families together: “As we commemorated 12 years of America being uplifted and bettered by DACA earlier this […]