BREAKING NEWS: Biden Announces Immigration Protections for Up to 550,000 Spouses and Children of US Citizens

BREAKING NEWS: Biden Announces Immigration Protections for Up to 550,000 Spouses and Children of US Citizens

Editorial credit: ZB Photos / Shutterstock.com Posted by Aaron Reichlin-Melnick On June 18, the Biden administration announced two major new policies which may help provide streamlined paths to legal status for certain long-time undocumented immigrants. The first policy will allow undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens who have been in the country to apply for “parole in place,” a […]

Let the Bronx Breathe—Address the Cross Bronx Expressway’s Impact on Asthma

Let the Bronx Breathe—Address the Cross Bronx Expressway’s Impact on Asthma

Editorial credit: quiggyt4 / Shutterstock.com By Dr. Ananna Kazi and Dr. Sarah Shidid, City Limits Much of the media spotlight has focused on the adverse health consequences of climate change, but while well-documented, relatively less attention has been given to the negative health impacts of structural racism. The effects of systemic racism have made citizens […]

How Citizens Can Advocate for Fair Redistricting

How Citizens Can Advocate for Fair Redistricting

Emphasizing the role of individuals in shaping our democracy, advocating for fair redistricting is not just crucial, but also a responsibility we all share. It’s a way to ensure equitable representation and protect our democratic processes. There are several ways citizens can actively participate in this critical issue. One approach is to support organizations and […]

Deaths Of Despair In People Of Color Went Overshadowed By White Deaths

Deaths Of Despair In People Of Color Went Overshadowed By White Deaths

By Amber Dance | Center for Health Journalism Contributor Deaths linked to suicide, drug overdoses and alcohol-related diseases — so called “deaths of despair” — have gotten lots of attention in white populations in recent years, even as rates among Black people almost tripled between 2015 and 2022, as Jennifer Porter Gore writes at Word in […]

Are You Happy in Your Romantic Relationship?

Are You Happy in Your Romantic Relationship?

Originally published on 311divorce.com. In the complex dance of love and companionship, many of us grapple with the question: Are we truly happy in our romantic relationships? This query strikes at the core of our emotional well-being and fulfillment. Yet, despite its importance, some individuals make excuses to stay in relationships that may no longer […]

Navigating Your Child’s Travel: Crafting a Travel Consent Form

Navigating Your Child’s Travel: Crafting a Travel Consent Form

By Paradise Destinations Travel Navigating Your Child’s Travel: Crafting a Travel Consent Form Traveling with children can be a logistical challenge, especially when it involves navigating regulations and ensuring the safety and well-being of your child. When a child travels domestically or internationally without both parents present, authorities often require a travel consent form to […]

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom and Resilience

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom and Resilience

Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, holds a profound significance in American history as it commemorates the end of slavery. Observed annually on June 19, Juneteenth marks the day when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their emancipation on June 19, 1865, more than two years after the […]

3 Home Renovation Lessons That You Won’t Want to Learn the Hard (or Expensive!) Way

3 Home Renovation Lessons That You Won’t Want to Learn the Hard (or Expensive!) Way

Originally published on equitysmartrealty.com. Most people make several home upgrades when the time comes to put their home on the market, whether they’re minor fix-ups or significant improvements that come with a high cost. However, it’s important to determine what will improve the value of your home and what renovations you can forget before you […]

Gerrymandering: A Tool of Political Manipulation and its Impact on Communities of Color

Gerrymandering: A Tool of Political Manipulation and its Impact on Communities of Color

Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / Shutterstock.com By Pearl Phillip The intricate concepts of redistricting and gerrymandering can uphold and challenge the very essence of democracy, and this election year is a prime example of that as New York deals with its new district lines.  Gerrymandering and redistricting, which occurs every ten years in New York […]