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...
OP-ED: Black Press and Black Church Unity Targeting TARGET by Benjamin F Chavis Jr.
For over 198 years, the Black Press and the Black Church have joined together for causes of freedom, justice, equality, equity, and empowerment. Today,...
Black Law Enforcement Group Calls Out Black Elected Officials for Inaction on Police Violence
New York, NY — In a strongly worded statement released this week, Blacks in Law Enforcement of America is calling out a growing crisis of accountability among...
