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In the innovation lab at Otto M. Fridia Elementary School, fourth graders engage in hands-on medical simulations, diagnosing patients, applying casts, and exploring healthcare careers. Principal Christofor Stephens emphasizes the lab's role in foster...
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As childhood obesity and chronic diseases escalate, health authorities strongly recommend that Americans increase their intake of fresh produce.Currently, more children globally are classified as obese rather than underweight, a troubling shift attri...
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Annually, corporations anticipate us to queue up, log in, and succumb to the frenzy that is Black Friday. They expect us to stretch our finances, deplete our accounts, and treat “doorbuster deals” as though they are a cherished tradition. However, th...
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As the 2026 elections approach, Americans are experiencing an underlying unease that transcends mere anxiety. Many voters, spanning the political spectrum, fear that one inflammatory news cycle could escalate into political violence. Compounding th...
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Harlem is not merely a neighborhood; it symbolizes resilience, creativity, and the ongoing pursuit of justice. Recently, the National Urban League celebrated this legacy by inaugurating the Urban League Empowerment Center, a pivotal project that sy...
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As a child, my favorite aspect of grocery shopping was not the snacks but the tabloids at the checkout line. I eagerly absorbed wild headlines about Batboy encounters, Bigfoot holidays, and royal controversies, wrapped in an air of solemnity that mad...
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My esteemed colleague and leader, Governor Kathy Hochul, has established a formidable framework to advance healthcare innovation and pediatric health in New York.Her initiatives, including the introduction of Long Island’s Biogenesis Park, a nationa...
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In the brief period since Donald Trump assumed presidency, I frequently ponder the depth of his insensitivity towards those who least deserve such harshness. He openly dismisses discussions on affordability, insisting that Republicans refuse to eng...
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On Friday evening, nearly 40 individuals, many living with HIV, convened for a meal in a former Methodist church in Bloomfield. Some had just participated in a support group within a space that once served as the church's nave, where a poignant sign...
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Soaring energy prices are increasingly straining family finances across the United States, with African American households feeling the impact more acutely. The term "energy burden" denotes the proportion of income allocated to energy expenses, and r...
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Political violence between opposing factions has historically been a lethal and disruptive phenomenon worldwide. Countless lives have been lost, societal rifts have intensified, and democratic institutions have been jeopardized. A notable instance oc...
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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) reaffirms its dedication to fostering future generations of Black scholars! Remember to mark your calendars—applications for the 2026 Scholarship program will commence on Monday, January 5, 2026. Antic...