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Criminal Justice Reform Documentary “The First Step” Debuts
In a divided America, activist, media personality, entrepreneur and former White House advisor to the Obama administration, Van…
Netflix to premiere “The Light We Carry” with Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey
On the final stop of the tour for her 2022 bestseller The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain…
1 in 70 million: The First Gen Z U.S. Congressman
25-year-old Democrat Maxwell Alejandro Frost became the first member of Generation Z elected to the U.S Congress after defeating Republican Calvin Wimbish…
Protestors Disrupt Los Angeles City Council Meeting, Demand Resignation
A group of protestors chanted in the chamber of Los Angeles City Council in an attempt to disrupt…
Hollywood’s Anna May Wong To Become First Asian American On U.S. Currency
The U.S. Mint will feature an Asian American on its currency for the first time when it issues…
Britney Griner, Facing Russian Jail Term, Sends Thanks For Support
American WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner, whose appeal against a Russian jail term is due to be heard next…
Drug Dealer Turned Master Falconer Extols The ‘Healing Power’ Of Wildlife
Rodney Stotts was once a drug dealer on the streets of Washington, D.C. Today, he is one of…
Nigerian Company Turns E-Waste Into Solar Power
For employees at Nigeria’s Quadloop, these old laptops are much more than just electronic waste. They are a…
Teen Hopes To Be First South American Woman In Space
“My ultimate dream is to be the first South American woman to go into space and ultimately to…
Patagonia Founder Gives Away Company to Fight Climate Crisis
Yvon Chouinard, the billionaire founder of the outdoor apparel brand Patagonia, said on Wednesday he is giving away…