When a lot of people think of Long Island, “Black” isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But, from the North Shore to the South Shore and from the west to out east, Long Island has seen and birthed a plethora of iconic Black celebrities and influencers. So we took the liberty of shouting …
Black Celebrities You Probably Didn’t Know Have Long Island Ties Read More »
Starting on May 13 and continuing through May 23, Suffolk County is holding their first-ever Youth Week. Announced on May 6 by Suffolk County Legislator Jason Richberg, Suffolk County Legislator Rob Calarco and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, the Youth Week is aimed to mentor, honor and celebrate the youth of Suffolk County. Legislation from …
Suffolk County Kicks off it’s First Ever Youth Week Read More »
As vaccinations start to roll out and the world begins to reopen, people are getting back to what they love. For artists and musicians, the pandemic took a huge chunk of business out of the industry. Kierah Thompson, owner of The Vybe Lounge partnered with Colored Colors to help bring revenue back into the community …
COVID-19 cases continue to rise daily on Long Island and people are in need of the COVID vaccines. Long Island has decided to open a couple vaccination sites across Nassau and Suffolk County. One of the newest COVID vaccination sites is at the Union Baptist Church in Hempstead where there is an effort to get …
For seven years, Mary Leming, a former public school English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher, has given up time every Thursday and Saturday to continue her passion – teaching. After retiring early, Leming found an opportunity to teach ESL voluntarily at the Port Jefferson library. Leming teaches beginner English to locals from all backgrounds …
English Language Classes Cater to Rising Immigrant Population in Suffolk County Read More »
The Hispanic Advisory Board of Suffolk County celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month via Facebook Live, a change from the food and music-filled celebrations of previous years, on Oct. 14. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, the board centered the celebration on honoring members of the community who gave back during this critical time, titling the event …
Amidst one of the largest social justice movements in history, Suffolk County lawmakers and community leaders gathered for a press conference to announce and listen to new diversity initiatives. One law broadened protection from discrimination based hair texture, protective styles or religious garments in the workplace and went into effect July 23. Another law, coined …
Suffolk County Lawmakers Announce New Laws Created to Promote Diversity and Inclusion Read More »
Suffolk County police ruled there was no evidence foul play in the hanging death of a Huntington man after discovery of a letter in the home of the deceased. The family of the deceased believes the cause of death suicide according to detectives. A 53-year-old Black man was found dead in Peter A. Nelson Park …
Black Man Found Hanging in Huntington Ruled a Suicide According to Police Read More »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo aims to get ahead of the coronavirus spread by increasing the number of people being tested for the virus and this includes lessening the criteria needed to get a test. In Nassau County, this has now taken effect. If you are an essential worker who comes into contact with the public either …
Nassau County Allows Walk-Ins and Opens Up Criteria For Coronavirus Testing Read More »
To increase detection of coronavirus, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced that additional testing sites will be set up in North Amityville and Wyandanch. This announcement comes soon after data was released by the New York State Department of Health showing that a disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases have occurred in African-American and Hispanic communities. …
New Testing Sites Coming to Wyandanch and North Amityville (Updated) Read More »
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