Soccer is more than just a sport for many people; it brings many emotions to fans and players alike. The deeply rooted connection between one’s teams and the community can be immense. The New York City Football Club (NYCFC) has been promoting the game of soccer in many different ways throughout New York. Back in
Calverton, Long Island might have a new water attraction coming in just in time for the summer heat. Island Water Park is the name of the new kind of water park, hoping to bring a different water park experience than others found on the island. Island Water Park has been in the making for almost
We’re kicking off Women’s History Month by talking about badass women you need to know about! These women have impacted history, culture, and society in their own ways. Did you know about them before watching this video? Who inspires you? We hope you enjoyed our family #talkshow together on YouTube with our laughter, jokes, moments
As society comes closer to what’s being described as ‘endemic’ , people are becoming more aware of dangerous microbes. The recent findings of avian flu on Long Island, which currently only affects birds, might have people concerned. Bird flu, otherwise known as avian flu, is a type of influenza virus that primarily infects birds but,
Humans haven’t been to the moon since 1972. Since then, only 12 males have ever set foot on the moon. Jasmin Moghbeli, who is of Iranian descent and from Baldwin, New York, might become the first woman to set foot on the moon by 2024. The Artemis Program is on track to send the first
There are a decent amount of CBD shops on Long Island. However, they are rarely ran by women, let alone a Black woman. But, this is the case for the owner of Your CBD Store Port Jefferson. The store was launched by Wading River Resident Dee Earle Browning. After going through back surgery, struggling to
Did you know this year’s theme for Black History Month is health and wellness? Kick it with us as we dive into Uncommon Black History Facts that weren’t taught in school. What Black History Facts were you taught in school? Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth with us by sharing your stories of Black Excellence with us! To nominate
Business is no joke: finances, marketing, content creation. It’s a lot! And a pandemic, overall, does not help. On top of the typical demands of a business, women of color encounter additional obstacles to success. Zippia reported the average wage for a white entrepreneur is $63,918. For a Black entrepreneur, it is $55,879 and for
We celebrate Black excellence 24/7, all 365 days of the year, but for Black History Month, we’re doing a little something special. Throughout the month, we’re highlighting Black Long Island businesses you may not have known about. Today, we’re shining a light on some mouthwatering meals from a Food Network star. Food from a three-time
How does generational trauma impact a family? Kick it with us as we unpack Disney’s Encanto. From the animation and music to living up to expectations and family trauma – we’ll be tackling all of it. Grab a seat at the table and enjoy our show! We hope you guys have enjoyed our conversation so,
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