By Pearl Phillip Holiday season galore! December is filled with diverse cultural and religious celebrations that bring people together in a spirit of joy, reflection, and gratitude. From Christmas and Hanukkah to Kwanzaa and the winter solstice, each holiday carries its traditions, customs, and significance, enriching the tapestry of human experience. As the year draws […]
Editorial credit: A.RICARDO / Shutterstock.com By Dave Zirin | December 14, 2023 | The Real News Network Black athletes have not only changed how the game of soccer is played; around the world, they’ve also harnessed their positions to fight for justice and political change through the sport of soccer itself. In the latest “Ask […]
Editorial credit: mark reinstein / Shutterstock.com By Randall Yip | December 4, 2023 | Ethnic Media Services Depending on who you ask, Henry Kissinger will be remembered as a Nobel Peace Prize winner and peace maker. Others consider him a war criminal responsible for the deaths of countless Cambodians. The former Secretary of State and […]
Being a mom of color puts you at a higher risk. By Pearl Phillip Abeba, a resilient immigrant from Ghana, embarked on a journey filled with dreams and aspirations upon arriving in Brooklyn, New York. Abeba’s journey was overwhelmed with joy and anticipation when she learned she was pregnant. She eagerly embarked on the journey […]
By Linda Nwoke Listen to our podcasts on Domestic Violence: Author, essayist and feminist Angela Davis speaks on the issue: Attorney Brian Figeroux speaks on Green Card Slavery: Domestic violence is an age-long phenomenon that has persisted worldwide. Yet, it has not significantly received the attention required to change the statistics. Data shows that in […]
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) recently honored over 90 older adults for their volunteerism as part of NYSOFA’s annual Older New Yorkers’ Day celebration presented during a November 3 livestream. Awardees were nominated by New York’s 59 county Offices for the Aging and their partners who identified older adults making substantial contributions […]
By Harry Johnson | November 6, 2023 At its Global Summit in Kigali, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with VFS Global, revealed that the African Travel & Tourism sector could add $168 billion to the continent’s economy and create over 18 million new jobs.According to the report, ‘Unlocking Opportunities for Travel […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By ESPN News Services and The Associated Press | September 26, 2023 NEW YORK — Magic Johnson’s love for his Los Angeles Lakers has kept him from considering ownership of any other NBA team. The New York Knicks would be the one franchise that could make him have second thoughts. “I think it […]
By Diana J. Wilkie | September 18, 2023 | The Conversation The pain from a heart attack is so bad that – if you can imagine – it can feel like an elephant sitting on you. Patients with sickle cell disease, a genetic condition affecting the red blood cells, report that this kind of pain […]
By Linda Nwoke As the digital world advances, scams and fraud become more sophisticated and occur more frequently. While many people consider themselves tech-savvy and advanced, scammers are becoming more sophisticated and daring, discovering newer ways to exploit their victims’ trust and steal their personal information. Some ways a consumer can protect themselves and their […]