By Sunita Sohrabji, Ethnic Media Services | Editorial credit: Evan El-Amin / shutterstock.com During his 100-minute speech to Congress, Trump failed to substantively address two of his key issues on the campaign trail: immigration and the economy. After three months of contemplating the fate of their party following a brutal election cycle, Democrats displayed a […]
By Sunita Sohrabji, Ethnic Media Services Vaccine skepticism, public policy changes, misinformation, and a fear of deportation has created the perfect storm for a severe flu season, say experts. Vaccine skepticism, along with a more virulent strain of the influenza virus, is contributing to an extremely difficult season for the common flu. The Centers for […]
AG James Leads 14 Attorneys General in Reminding Educational Institutions of Benefits and Legality of DEIA Initiatives NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 14 attorneys general in issuing guidance to K-12 schools, colleges, and universities outlining the benefits, legality, and importance of common diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility […]
By: Julian Shen-Berro, chalkbeat.org | Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / shutterstock.com Mayor Eric Adams has appointed a new leader to oversee a City Hall office for early childhood education, filling the role more than a year after the former executive director departed. Amber Cartwright, who previously worked as vice president of core services at […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The historical and modern relationship between Russia and Ukraine is deeply complex, shaped by centuries of cultural, political, and military entanglements. Ukraine, often viewed as the borderland between East and West, has long been at the center of Russian imperial ambitions. From the Tsarist era to the Soviet Union and into […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Below the Sky / shutterstock.com Former President Donald Trump’s approach to Russia and Ukraine has fueled debates among foreign policy experts, politicians, and intelligence officials. While Trump has repeatedly claimed to be tough on Russia, his rhetoric and policy decisions often suggest a preference for Putin’s leadership and […]
By Janet Howard Pneumonia is a serious respiratory infection that affects the lungs, causing inflammation in the air sacs, which may fill with fluid or pus. It can range from mild to life-threatening, particularly in vulnerable populations such as infants, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Understanding the symptoms, causes, and available treatments […]