By Pearl Phillip | Editorial credit: Yuri A. / shutterstock.com Corporate wellness programs have become essential to modern workplaces, evolving from mere perks to integral elements of an organization’s strategy for improving employee satisfaction, productivity, and retention. These programs are designed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being, addressing diverse needs ranging from fitness […]
By Pearl Phillip | Editorial credit: Yuri A. / shutterstock.com The body positivity and inclusivity movement has emerged as a powerful cultural force, reshaping societal attitudes toward beauty, self-worth, and identity. It promotes acceptance of all body types, challenges historical beauty standards, and fosters self-love and respect for people who don’t conform to conventional ideals. […]
By Laila Khan, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: 5 second Studio / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. For over a century, the United States has applied the principle of jus soli, […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Elizaveta Galitckaia / shutterstock.com Ragweed pollen is one of the most common and potent allergens in North America, responsible for triggering seasonal allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as hay fever. Ragweed plants release tiny pollen particles into the air during late summer and fall, particularly between August and […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Fernanda_Reyes / shutterstock.com Citizenship is one of the most valuable statuses an individual can acquire, offering legal protections, civic rights, and national belonging. In the United States, the primary routes to citizenship are birthright (jus soli), naturalization, and derivative citizenship. While birthright citizenship is conferred automatically to those […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Vitalii Vodolazskyi / shutterstock.com Estate planning is the process of arranging how your assets, wealth, and personal wishes will be managed, transferred, or distributed after your death. In New York State (NYS), as in many other jurisdictions, proper estate planning ensures that your loved ones are protected, your […]
By Pearl Phillip | Editorial credit: Prostock-studio / shutterstock.com The beauty and wellness industries have long been powerful forces in shaping societal perceptions of beauty, identity, and self-worth. However, these industries have historically excluded large segments of the population, particularly people of color, different body types, and marginalized communities. In recent years, a significant shift […]
By, THECONVERSATION | Editorial credit: PhotoRedHeart / Shutterstock.com A scratchy, sore throat, a relentless fever, a pounding head and a nasty cough – these symptoms all scream upper respiratory illness. But which one? Many of the viruses that cause upper respiratory infections such as influenza A or B and the virus that causes COVID-19 all employ similar tactics. They […]
By Janet Howard | Photos and video courtesy Double XXposure Media Cissy Houston Passes Away at 91: Celebrated Gospel Star Who Nurtured Daughter Whitney’s Legendary Career Cissy Houston, the legendary gospel singer and mother of the late Whitney Houston, passed away at 91. With a career that spanned decades, Cissy made her mark in the […]
Photo credit: religionnews.com (RNS) — The Rev. Cecelia Williams Bryant, an African Methodist Episcopal Church bishop’s wife known for mentoring up-and-coming clergy and fostering prayer, died on Thursday (Sept. 26), her family announced. Bryant, 77, was the episcopal supervisor for the AME districts that her husband, now-retired Bishop John R. Bryant, oversaw. She also was […]