One of the only good things to come out of the coronavirus pandemic is a new market for medical masks. Mask businesses have been a hot commodity in attempting to make an income during people’s free time. February is Black History Month, which means communities unite and the rest of the country recognizes the accomplishments …
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The NAACP Freeport – Roosevelt Youth and Young Long Island for Justice held a candidate forum on Feb. 19th and Feb 20th. The forum was created to help reach young voters and to spread voting information so residents can get out and vote in Freeport. The four candidates running with We The People are Thelma …
This week, the Joneses dive into our favorite – and not-so-favorite – commercials. They make us laugh, they make us cry, and they definitely make us annoyed. Come join us! Grab a seat at our table and let’s chat.
In this episode, I’m joined by Tracey Edwards, Regional Director of the NAACP, mother and grandmother of three, breast cancer survivor and activist. We discuss the importance of engaging in local politics, her transition from parent to administrator and her time in public service. *This was recorded during the weeks leading up to the 2020 …
In this episode, I talk with Artist Nolan Santo. Watch as we talk about how music became his therapy, how he gained hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify and more.
Two social justice groups came together on Thursday evening to call attention to New York’s prison and parole system and call on the Democratic state senators and Assemblyman Phil Ramos. Release Aging People in Prison (RAPP) and Long Island Social Justice Network created forums and bills on how to effectively change the system. The Elder …
We’ve all heard the cliché logic, “Go to school, get a college degree and you will have a great job.” That hasn’t been the case lately, especially now during these trying times of COVID-19. Getting a bachelors or masters degree comes at a very steep price tag that sets you back years financially. According to EducationData, …
Do People of Color Take On More College Debt? Yes and Here’s How (Op-Ed) Read More »
The Brooklyn Nets shocked the sports world when acquiring James Harden from the Houston Rockets. Harden is an eight time NBA All-Star, six-time all-NBA first team member, and the 2018 NBA Most Valuable Player. He joins fellow MVP honoree, Kevin Durant, and six-time All-Star Kyrie Irving in the borough. Although the talent is undeniable, many …
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We’ve got another Tee Talk interview for you with Khrome $ouls. Watch as we talk about the meaning of his name, how the Maui Squad influenced him and more.
On Wednesday, Feb. 3, the Village of Freeport Police Department hosted an open house for community members to discuss their police reform draft. In accordance with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Order No. 203, the department reached out to residents and community stakeholders to create a new police contract. The order states that, “the government has …
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