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American Black Film Festival: Black Barbie, Gaining Ground, Higher Power
“Black Barbie: The Documentary,” directed and written by Lagueria Davis, is a must see! Vivid colors, thorough data analysis and interviews, and an unblemished storyline anchor the film. The documentary follows the journey of three former workers of Mattel, the company behind Barbie, and the strides they made for the original Black Barbie doll and…
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Speak Up: Lashana Lynch on ear for eye
Ever since Lashana Lynch burst on the scene as the headstrong, unflinching Maria Rambeau in “Captain Marvel” she has cut a defiant image. That sight was only deepened in “No Time to Die” and “The Woman King,” two films that see her reimagining Black women action heroes. But Lynch did not mysteriously arise from the…
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From Despair to Hope: A Costly Phantom Mercury Contamination Scare in the Scarboro Community
Editors: Two years ago, Al Chambles elucidated the importance of Kizzmekia Corbett’s work on the Moderna vaccine for our readers. He returns this year with something you should know about. “I believe that I can shed some light on why the larger community was silent on the mercury problem in Scarboro. An examination of the…
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Aussie PM says, “Shut down your phone every 24 hours for 5 mins” – but that’s not enough on its own
Don’t treat rebooting your phone once a day as a cybersecurity talisman… here are 8 additional tips for better mobile phone security.
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What Does It Mean to Be an Asian American Brewer?
Across the U.S., Asian beer makers are putting their mark on an industry that is still predominantly white.
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Ramzi Choueiri, who brought foodie celebrity to Arab world, dies at 52
For millions of food lovers across the Arab world, “Chef Ramzi” was their first celebrity in the kitchen.
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Samuel Alito ventures into the court of public opinion
The Justice is representing himself, Our Honor.
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How to be happy: 9 lifestyle tips that will change your life
Happiness is a Choice You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Happiness is a choice.” And it’s true! Studies show that up to 40 percent of our happiness is within our control. So, what are some things we can do to choose happiness? 1. Get enough sleep. Most people need around eight hours of sleep per…
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Hundreds of Dolly Parton imitators gather in Irish town to set world record
Dolly Day organizers in Listowel, Ireland, have a tip for impersonators pursuing a Guinness World Record: “If in doubt, think ‘Am I serving Dolly Parton?’”
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Marjorie Taylor Greene called Lauren Boebert a . . . what?
It’s not every day that you hear a woman use this insult on another woman. Especially not in Congress.