With elections on the horizon, we wanted to bring attention to a voting resource, Ballotpedia. A digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections, Their goal is to inform people about politics by providing accurate and objective information about elections and politics at all levels of government.  Ballotpedia also has a sample ballot lookup tool that […]

Happy Filipino American History Month! Honoring the history, pursuits, accomplishments, and legacy of Filipinos in the United States, it also serves to provide a link between Filipinos in the U.S. and Filipinos in the Philippines by showcasing their shared culture and heritage.  Filipino Americans are the second largest Asian American group in the nation and […]

20 years ago, it was a day that changed America. Our thoughts are with the families who lost loved ones in the tragedy of 9/11. We take a moment of silence to honor all heroes who risked their lives, and those no longer with us. Never forget.

Hello New Yorkers! Here’s an early heads up of the important dates leading up to the mayoral election. Register to vote and check your voter status at whenweallvote.com. We Use Our Voices, Use Yours! 

Happy Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month! Each year, Americans observe Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating their histories, cultures, and contributions to society. September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, […]

CA election results are in: Governor Gavin Newsom will not be removed from office. 

Just because Black Business Month is over doesn’t mean you should forego supporting your local Black businesses. Today, we’ve rounded up some Black-owned bookstores from around the U.S. Keep in mind this isn’t an exhaustive list, and there are definitely others that we weren’t able to include. Marcus Books, Oakland, CA Sistah Scifi, Oakland, CA […]

There are many different types of elections in the U.S. Are you registered to vote in any happening in your area?  Federal Elections Elections for offices within the federal government, i.e. president & vice president, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House of Representatives. These happen in even-numbered years, but there may be special elections in your […]

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness on this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic: on average, one person commits suicide every 16.2 minutes, and 2/3 of the people who commit suicide suffer from depression. In addition to shifting public perception, we use this month to spread hope and vital information to people […]

With concerts and festivals returning, how can you stay safe from COVID-19? If you’re someone who lives with a person who is ineligible for vaccination or who is immunocompromised, experts say consider skipping the event. Travel increases the risk of COVID transmission and infection, so keep that in mind. The most important thing you can do […]

Yesterday was Women’s Equality Day. On Aug. 26, 1920, the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution officially took effect, promising women that their right to vote would “”not be denied”” on account of sex. Yet, even after that milestone, millions of women and men alike were still excluded from the vote, facing barriers such as […]

Health officials are preparing to roll out COVID-19 booster shots in the United States this September. According to a plan announced Wednesday, all U.S. adults who received a two-dose vaccine would be eligible for an additional jab of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine eight months from when they got their second one, with FDA blessing. […]