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NYC’s Next Mayor? Zohran Mamdani’s Progressive Platform and Rising Support

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 …

Tyler Perry’s Empire of Control

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 …

Why Self-Advocacy in Medicine Matters More Than Ever

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 …

Inside LA’s Immigration Protests and the Impact of U.S. Travel Bans

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 …

Peele, Coogler, Duvernay, and Lee: What the Camera Sees, What the World Learns

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 …

Living with Deadly Food Allergies: A Battle Between Survival and Trust

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 …

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