On Friday, December 11th, the United States received perhaps the best news the country has gotten since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic back in mid-March. The United States became the third country, after the United Kingdom and Canada, to approve Pfizer’s vaccine for emergency use by the Food & […]
The coronavirus is not the only thing people should be worried about this year. There is a readily available and effective vaccine for the flu but not everyone is being given the chance to receive it. Even with a readily available vaccine for influenza migrant children are not receiving it. […]
Between The World and Me has documented a heart wrenching conversation of the black experience; an unspoken manual of navigating a white society in black skin. This story is depicted by Kamilah Forbes, based on the book written by Ta-Nehisi Coates called Between the World and Me, which was performed […]
I interviewed Jeremiah Morancy and Roy Harvey of We Gotta Do Better Podcast. They provided great insight on how to grow as a person and a community and what their podcast and movement is all about. We Gotta Do Better is a podcast and a movement that helps individuals strive to […]
I recently was called a “cruel person” by a now ex-friend for not immediately switching my diet to veganism. Throughout the conversation, this individual would not listen to my reasoning such as being anemic, financially unable, and constrained by time. Not listening to any reply I sent, they said there […]
Aries (March 21-April 19): Prepare for a change of pace this month, Aries. Your usual routine may alter as new people, opportunities or adventures present themselves to you. Organize these new occurrences in your life, and don’t decide impulsively. However, try not to let your worries keep you from taking […]
Young Black entrepreneurs have taken the world by storm. They have taken on business ventures in a wide range of areas such as cosmetics, clothing lines, graphic design, catering, and so much more. In the NYC area specifically, I have personally witnessed the growth of many such businesses throughout this […]
A new movie adaptation of the classic novel, Black Beauty was released on November 27th on the Disney+ streaming service. The classic children’s novel was written in 1877 by Anna Sewell that tells the life of a horse from its own perspective. The adaptation was directed by Ashley Avis, who is […]
Have you noticed that your Instagram feed is different from previous years? Instagram has changed its algorithm completely from before. Now, you may not see the people you actually know or care about often, but instead, you are shown other accounts with higher reach. Many people, including myself, follow accounts […]
Throughout 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a far-reaching impact on the world.While millions around the world went against the recommendations of the CDC and Dr. Anthony Fauci by deciding to travel for Thanksgiving, many have seen their own holiday plans affected in some way or another by the epidemic. […]
