The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and YouTube have announced a landmark multi-year partnership granting YouTube exclusive global rights to the Oscars, beginning with the 101st Academy Awards in 2029 and continuing through 2033. This deal marks a major shift in how audiences worldwide will access one of the most iconic film events.…
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The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) is set to kick off an exciting slate of film programming and festivals from January through April 2026, featuring acclaimed releases, centenary celebrations, and unique events that spotlight emerging and underrepresented voices in cinema. The series 2001: The Year, Not the Movie (through April 5) explores the cinematic…
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Since its founding in 2010, the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce (LIAACC) has become a cornerstone for minority-owned, small, and emerging businesses across Long Island and the greater New York region. Over the past 15 years, the Chamber has built bridges between entrepreneurs, corporations, and government entities—creating access to capital, contracts, education, and…
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Sexual activity often rises during major holidays. But experts caution that this spike is less about romance and more about stress, emotional coping, and social pressure. “Holidays amplify everything that already exists beneath the surface,” says Dr. Michael Salas, Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Certified Sex Therapist at Vantage Point Counseling. “For many people, sex becomes…
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, the longtime activist, Baptist minister, and political figure who rose to national prominence as a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. and later became one of the most recognizable voices for social justice in America, died on Feb. 17 at age 84. His family said he passed away at home in Chicago,…
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For millions of young Americans, the dream of homeownership is slipping further out of reach. A growing divide in the housing market means that while baby boomers enjoy mortgage-free living, first-time buyers face a lifetime of renting. With mortgage payments now higher than rent in many areas, the traditional path from renting to owning has…
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A new survey from ResumeTemplates.com offers a clear message to job seekers preparing for 2026: technical know-how matters, but strong communication and professionalism may matter just as much. The survey, conducted among 1,005 U.S. hiring managers, found that 62% believe hard and soft skills carry equal weight in hiring decisions. However, nearly one in four…
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For decades, Pen Densham has been known as a master storyteller, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind sweeping epics and emotionally resonant television, including Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Backdraft, Mol Flanders, Houdini, Harriet, The Outer Limits, and The Twilight Zone. Now, the veteran writer, director, and producer is turning his creative lens toward a different kind…
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Dr. ShaNita Nolan embodies a leadership style rooted in purpose, compassion, and grace. She doesn’t simply lead—she cultivates spaces where women feel safe to exhale, reflect, and rise. Anchored in faith and guided by integrity, her work across ministry, mental health advocacy, and leadership development is grounded in one powerful truth: every woman deserves a…
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