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The Eaton Fire has devastated the historic community of Altadena, California, burning over 10,600 acres, destroying 972 structures, and displacing countless families. Among those most affected are Black residents, who have been integral to Altadena’s identity for generations. While media coverage often focuses on celebrity losses, the destruction in Altadena highlights the unequal burden of […]
During National Mentoring Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Greater Rochester has highlighted an urgent need for mentors in the community, as their waitlist has grown to over 130 children. The organization seeks volunteers to help youth reach their full potential through guidance and support. Tyler Landries, Marketing and Events Manager for BBBS, emphasized […]
Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a $110 million initiative to expand childcare access across New York State, focusing on constructing new childcare centers and renovating existing ones to address statewide childcare deserts. The plan, announced ahead of her upcoming State of the State Address, includes additional measures to tackle staffing shortages and improve access. Key […]
The time of day you drink a cup of coffee may lower the risk of an early death, new research suggests. The study found that people who drank coffee in the morning had a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and had a lower mortality risk than all-day coffee consumers – but the research […]
Bad Bunny has shared a new short film ahead of his imminent new album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos. The clip stars legendary Puerto Rican filmmaker Jacobo Morales as a man reflecting on his life in his native country—and showing his treasured photographs to a frog voiced by Kenneth Canales. Bad Bunny co-wrote and co-directed the clip with Arí Maniel […]
The global population is set to reach 8.09 billion on New Year’s Day 2025, following an increase of over 71 million people in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This represents a 0.9% growth rate, slightly slower than the 75 million increase recorded in 2023. On a global scale, 4.2 births and 2.0 deaths […]
In 2024, Christmas and Hanukkah overlap, inspiring families like the Weiss-Pires in Oakland, California, to blend traditions into a festive celebration often called “Chrismukkah.” Eight-year-old Lillian Weiss-Pires enjoys both holidays, finding joy in Hanukkah gatherings and Christmas coziness. Her family merges customs, from baking gingerbread and rugelach to decorating with dreidels and Christmas trees. Chrismukkah’s […]
Denzel Washington reached a spiritual milestone on December 21, 2024, as he was baptized and received a minister’s license at the Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ in Harlem, New York. The ceremony, live-streamed on Facebook, marked the culmination of a lifelong journey of faith for the acclaimed actor, who turns 70 this week. […]
The Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council (CPRAC) has released a report with recommendations to cut child poverty in New York by 50% by 2031. The proposed measures, costing $9 billion, aim to build on prior initiatives like expanding the Empire State Child Credit, raising minimum wages, and allocating $7.5 billion for childcare, which have already […]
Paul Ninson, a Ghanaian photojournalist, turned his passion for photography and storytelling into the Dikan Center, Africa’s leading photobook library, located in Accra, Ghana. Inspired by the wealth of African visual history he encountered while studying in New York City, Ninson sought to create a space in Ghana where people could access and celebrate their […]
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