At the age of 13, Bella Muntean created an organization called Angel Heart of Hope during her battle with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, with the mission of bringing joy to children experiencing similar life-threatening illnesses and spreading awareness about childhood cancer. Now, more than three years after her passing, her ministry lives on through the family, friends, and community who loved her.
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Rhode Island Non-profit Lends a Helping Hand to Immigrants and Refugees
A few months ago, the U.S. immigrant population reached a record of 46.2 million, which is the highest number recorded in American history. In Rhode Island, one in five people is an immigrant, making up about 13% of the population. One non-profit organization, called the Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island, lends a helping hand to those immigrants by assisting them to settle in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.
Is Female Discrimination in the Workforce Worsening?
Women comprise largely 50% of the total world population. Yet, this ratio does not hold true in the workforce. Since movements in the 20th century that pushed for equal access to education, women have increasingly achieved educational levels that match – if not overcome – those of men. However, this fact remains unseen as women continue to face not only inequality through wage gaps but also the prevention of stepping up and attaining key positions within valued industries, such as engineering and technology.
The Fight for Equity in the Way Policymakers Govern
Our journalist attends and covers a conference hosted by the Council on Communities of Color.
How Safe Are Sanitation Products?
The coronavirus pandemic drastically increased our usage of sanitation products, but how safe are they? What is the best and safest way to use them?
Old School Fossil Fuel Economy Versus a New School Clean Energy Economy
Policymakers must decide if it’s worth holding on any longer to an aging oil and gas industry that’s losing jobs and harming the environment or if they should go with fast-growing and safer clean energy future.
James Gunn’s the Suicide Squad Is an Exciting Masterpiece, Full of Heart… and Hearts.
James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad is a masterful work, filled with fun, soulful, and meaningful messages about finding family in unexpected places
Los Angeles Takes on the Climate Crisis
As it deals with droughts, rising temperatures, and hot city streets, Los Angeles has implemented various creative programs aimed at combating the negative effects of climate change.
The Misconceptions of the Asian-American Community
Julian-Alexandre W., journalist Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been a multitude of heinous hate crimes against Asians. Counting just 15 major cities alone,… Read more “The Misconceptions of the Asian-American Community”
How to Make the Most of Your Time
Laura C., journalist With school, extracurricular activities, clubs, and hanging out with friends you have lots of things to do and not a lot of time. In… Read more “How to Make the Most of Your Time”
GW Chronicle of the Yawp 