Americas Cardroom’s Ebony Kenney, Black, Queer, and One of Poker’s Winningest Women By Matilda Sims
The year is 2022, and Ebony Kenney sits at a star-studded poker table surrounded by well-known personalities, from Seth Davies and British pro Sam...
OP-ED By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr: Target National Selective Buying Campaign Continues
To those companies who do embrace the inclusion of their diverse consumer base, we say this: Stand with us not just in words, but...
NYCD-16/15 General Meeting Brings Together Community on Holiday Weekend
On Sunday, April 13, 2025, 85 community members gathered at Yonkers Public Library for the NYCD-16/15 General Meeting — a notable turnout, especially on...
Beatboxing as a Therapeutic Tool for Speech Impediments by José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. and Andrew Wang
Abstract
Beatboxing, a vocal percussion art rooted in hip-hop culture, emerges as an innovative therapeutic tool for speech impediments like stuttering and articulation disorders. This...
Why Black Mothers Need Better Maternal and Infant Care Access
Despite advances in medical technology and healthcare, Black women continue to experience disproportionately high rates of pregnancy-related complications and mortality. These disparities reflect deeply...
