Mayor Adams has found a replacement for the previous hate crimes prevention chief, who was fired back in April. The new boss, Vijah Ramjattan, comes with a unique set of skills from his background in mental health and community work. With over a decade of experience in helping marginalized communiti
In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, healthcare organizations have been reflecting on their role in health inequalities. The American Nurses Association, for instance, formed the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing and published a report revealing the historic mistreatment an
Did you know that your race, where you live, and how much money you make can actually play a big role in whether you might lose a limb? Let's talk about something called chronic limb-threatening ischemia, which is a fancy term for when blood circulation is really poor in your leg. Because of this, s
The wealthy couldn't be happier. Bitcoin soared past $100, 000 last year, and banks celebrated Donald Trump's victory. Wall Street is eagerly waiting for stock gains in 2025. At the same time, homelessness jumped 18%. Small business owners worry about Trump's tariffs and immigration threats. It's a
MSG Networks, under the umbrella of Sphere Entertainment (SPHR), announced that Altice USA (ATUS) has kicked MSG Networks off its Optimum channel lineup in the tri-state area. In a move to keep their business afloat, Altice has decided to charge customers more and offer less. They've hiked prices by
South Carolina's Coach Shane Beamer had a meltdown during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. The incident happened when Illinois' coach, Bret Bielema, crossed the field to check on South Carolina's quarterback, LaNorris Sellers, who was hurt. Bielema's arms-out gesture enr
Apple might be cooking up a new budget iPhone set to launch early next year. Instead of calling it the iPhone SE 4, sources suggest it could be named the iPhone 16E. Why the rebrand? Probably to make it more appealing to customers. Rumors point out that this new iPhone will have a design similar to
Have you ever thought about what happens to the waste left over from mining? Phosphate mining, in particular, generates a lot of waste, including tailings and waste rock. These are usually stored in dams, but these dams can be unsafe. Brazil has seen many dam ruptures, which is why finding better wa
For eight long years, Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been locked in a bitter divorce battle. Finally, on Monday, they reached a settlement, according to Jolie's lawyer. The agreement, which still needs a judge's approval, ends the fight over their marital and property rights. Howe
In the United States, Black teens are more likely to face poor nutrition and obesity due to racism. This issue isn't just personal; it's deeply rooted in larger social structures. State-level racism and living in disadvantaged neighborhoods can limit Black teens' access to healthy food and healthcar
