By Sandy Connors | Editorial credit: Ovidiu Hrubaru / Shutterstock.com Academy Award-nominated actress Naomie Harris has been announced as the narrator of the upcoming documentary, Swim Sistas, a powerful exploration of the complex relationship between Black women and swimming. The project aims to shed light on generational barriers, personal triumphs, and cultural perceptions that have […]
By Emerald Green | Photo copyright by IQ Inc In a quiet corner of Accra, Ghana, a young girl once shadowboxed against the walls of her small family home. That girl, Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey, would grow up to shatter one of Ghana’s toughest glass ceilings—becoming the nation’s first female world boxing champion and a trailblazer […]
Is your marriage filled with laughter or weighed down by tears? Discover what your emotional reactions reveal about your relationship—and how to strengthen your bond. By Sandy Connors Marriage is a beautiful journey—but not always a smooth one. At times, it feels like a romantic comedy filled with inside jokes, shared smiles, and moments of […]
By Staff Writer | Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / Shutterstock.com The city is reeling from the horror of a mass shooting that shattered the calm of a Midtown Manhattan office tower, leaving multiple victims and unanswered questions in its wake. As investigators work to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy, the […]
Missouri Continues to Have Highest Rate of Black Homicide Victimization in the Nation Washington, D.C. — Nearly nine out of 10 of Black homicide victims die by gunfire according to the latest edition of Black Homicide Victimization in the United States: An Analysis of 2023 Homicide Data, an annual study from the Violence Policy Center (VPC). In 2023 (the […]
Hepatitis C, a potentially deadly but curable liver infection, is often referred to as a “silent epidemic” for good reason. According to the CDC, nearly 2.4 million people in the United States live with chronic Hepatitis C—and many of them don’t know it. In New York, a city shaped by immigrants and communities of color, […]
By: Brian Figeroux, Esq. The concept of dual citizenship—also known as dual nationality—raises a complex set of questions about legal identity, allegiance, and rights. For many immigrants, expatriates, or children born to parents from different countries, the ability to hold two nationalities provides practical benefits. But does the U.S. government legally recognize this status, and […]
By: Janet Howard In the diverse fabric of American society, immigrants have long been the silent architects of resilience, service, and sacrifice. Among them was Police Officer Didarul Islam, a Bangladeshi-born New Yorker who lived and died embodying the values of duty, courage, and compassion. On July 28, 2025, Officer Islam was killed in the […]
By: Sandy Connors | Photo: Copyright IQ Inc Summer is synonymous with vibrancy, energy, and heat—and no color embodies these seasonal sensations better than Citrus Orange. This juicy hue has surged to the forefront of fashion, commanding attention on runways, in streetwear, and across social feeds. Whether you’re strolling through SoHo or lounging in the […]