In ‘Passing,’ the Steep Cost of Crossing the Color Line

Ruth Negga shines in Rebecca Hall’s adaptation of the Nella Larsen novel

In ‘Passing,’ the Steep Cost of Crossing the Color Line

By Soraya Nadia McDonald, The Undefeated Passing is not just the title of a 1929 novella and a new film streaming on Netflix, but a once-common practice that served as a method of survival in a country founded on, upon other things, white supremacy. For Black and mixed-race people whose genes allowed it, the ability to […]

Here are the New York Democratic Lawmakers Facing 2022 Primary Challenges

The left is once again coming after incumbent members of the state Senate and Assembly.

Here are the New York Democratic Lawmakers Facing 2022 Primary Challenges

By Zach Williams, City and State NY The June 2022 primaries are many months away, but any wannabe insurgent Democratic candidates for the state Legislature have little time to waste in deciding whether or not to run. Campaign staff have to be hired. Fundraising operations need to get up and running. Waiting too long on […]

Brooklyn Could Decide the 2022 Democratic Primary for Governor

The borough is even more important than usual as Jumaane Williams gets ready to take on Kathy Hochul again.

Brooklyn Could Decide the 2022 Democratic Primary for Governor

New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams speaks at Wegmans opening day celebration at Brooklyn Navy Yard. – New York, NY – October 27, 2019 (Shutterstock) By Zach Williams, City and State NY New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams is officially exploring a run for governor, but he will not have to look far […]

US Calls on Americans to Leave Haiti Amid Worsening Crisis

US Calls on Americans to Leave Haiti Amid Worsening Crisis

By MSN Amid a deepening political crisis and a severe fuel shortage that has impacted hospitals, schools and businesses in Haiti, the United States is urging American citizens to leave the Caribbean nation. “Widespread fuel shortages may limit essential services in an emergency, including access to banks, money transfers, urgent medical care, internet and telecommunications, […]

Bob Marley’s ‘Legend’ Is The Second Release Ever To Spend 13 Years On The Albums Chart

Bob Marley’s ‘Legend’ Is The Second Release Ever To Spend 13 Years On The Albums Chart

By Hugh McIntyre, Forbes Already one of the most successful albums of all time by one of the most celebrated and beloved musicians ever, Bob Marley’s Legend is having an extra special week on one of Billboard’s most important most competitive charts. This frame, Legend, officially credited to Marley and the Wailers, hits 676 weeks on the Billboard 200, Billboard’s […]

Why the U.S. Nursing Crisis is Getting Worse

Burnout, vaccine hesitancy, and plum traveling gigs are making it harder for hospitals to hire the nurses they need.

Why the U.S. Nursing Crisis is Getting Worse

By Dylan Scott, VOX Covid-19 may no longer be surging widely across the United States, but America’s hospitals are still experiencing a staffing crisis that is putting critical care for patients in jeopardy. Hospitals all over the country are struggling, especially those in lower-population areas. A new survey of rural hospitals from the Chartis Group, […]