By: Sahra Mohamed As the United States celebrates Independence Day on July 4th, 2025, many are wondering how “independent” the country is. While Americans gather for fireworks and parades, Congress has passed a new law known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” a massive piece of legislation that could change life for millions. President Donald …
Category: Social Issues
By: Sahra Mohamed Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assemblyman from Queens, has emerged as the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor. With nearly all ballots counted, Mamdani secured approximately 43% of the vote in the Democratic primary, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo, who was attempting a political comeback after resigning in 2021 amid sexual …
By: Sahra Mohamed Tyler Perry, a self-made billionaire who writes, directs, produces, and owns an entire media empire, is viewed as the epitome of success. Forbes estimates his net worth at around $1.4 billion, built on full ownership of everything he creates, from scripts to the 330‑acre Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta. His empire has paid …
By: Sahra Mohamed On June 19, 1865, more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and delivered General Order No. 3. This order declared all enslaved people in Texas free, impacting over 250,000 men, women, and children who had remained in slavery despite …
By: Sahra Mohamed Advocating for yourself in a medical setting has become a form of protection. Whether it’s a routine checkup or a specialist consultation, patients must take an active role in their care to ensure they’re seen, heard, and treated appropriately. For people of color, especially Black, Indigenous, and Latino patients, self-advocacy can be …
By: Sahra Mohamed Los Angeles is experiencing a rise in protests against has the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, bringing nationwide attention to concerns over current immigration enforcement policies. These demonstrations are shedding light on many challenges, including ICE’s expanded use of private contractors, reports of unlawful deportations, and the ongoing humanitarian fallout …
By: Sahra Mohamed Nepotism in the entertainment industry is sometimes disguised as stories of hard work, but the reality tells a different story. The privileged access that children of celebrities and industry insiders get, cannot be ignored. Kate Winslet’s daughter, Mia Honey Threapleton, is actually using her dad’s last name but has chosen not to …
For decades, Hollywood sidelined Black voices, and restricted their storytelling. Recently, a generation of Black filmmakers hasn't just joined the mainstream, they’ve changed it. Directors like Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Barry Jenkins, Ava DuVernay, and the incomparable Spike Lee are pushing cinema beyond entertainment, reflecting the realities of race, identity, and power in America. Their …
By: Sahra Mohamed For millions of people across North America, living with allergies is a relentless battle against daily threats. For those who have experienced anaphylactic shock, the traumatic aftermath isn't just physical, it’s psychological too. Simple pleasures like dining out, attending social gatherings or even walking past a food truck, all carry calculated risks …
By: Sahra Mohamed In the United States, Black women continue to face the highest risk of dying from pregnancy-related causes. Despite recent declines in the national maternal mortality rate, Black women are still dying at an alarming rate. In fact, their mortality rate was the only one that didn’t decline, according to the Centers for …
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