Polo “Polito” Plascencia, Kalid “Kalid Abdul” Robledo, and Alex “Bleu Santana” Olmos are CHROMA, a bilingual rap group that wears Dallas on its chest but sounds like a mix of A Tribe Called Quest and Tyler, the Creator. Their heavy hip-hop influence and catchy melodies carry each listener through a mix of singing and rapping. They’re a new Chicano rap group that still feels familiar to the Latinx community in Dallas. Representing the 214 proudly, the group is also in tune with its Mexican background by mixing Spanish and English lyrics. “It is a different avenue of expression, we get…
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The Moriarty Foundation – best known in early childhood education and care (ECEC) circles for its Indi Kindi initiative – recently celebrated its tenth anniversary by distributing 3,000 children’s books to 17 primary schools in remote and regional Aboriginal communities. Through its two well known and highly regarded solutions to disparity, John Moriarty Football and Indi Kindi, the Foundation reaches over 2,000 Indigenous children each week in 23 public schools and 19 communities in New South Wales, Queensland and Northern Territory, and is achieving proven progress in 13 of the 17 Closing the Gap targets. “The past decade…
Johannesburg, South Africa — South Africa’s free press has been largely successful at resisting efforts by the Chinese government to influence its content, say analysts, affirming a recent study by the U.S.-based think tank Freedom House. “In South Africa, we have a deep historical suspicion of state media,” said Anton Harber, professor of journalism at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. South Africa’s wariness of state media, he said, stems from the country’s legacy of apartheid, the former state policy of racial segregation and discrimination that ended in 1994. Under apartheid, the media was censored. “SA’s media is resilient…
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Thanksgiving is behind us which means we’re all turning our attention to the biggest holiday of the year: Christmas! While lots of organizations and businesses are collecting toys for kids throughout Northern Nevada, Catholic Charities (CCNN) is specifically requesting stockings stuffed full of goodies for kids ages infant to 18.CEO Marie Baxter and director of community outreach and engagement, Lisa Ross, stopped by Morning Break to urge the community to get involved in Operation Stocking Stuffer.Now through Friday, Dec. 9, CCNN will be accepting pre-filled Christmas stockings. Each stocking should have a value of $20 and…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 28, 2022 2:49 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size The newest member of the Supreme Court of Canada says her journey has not been an easy one, but it has been meaningful and rewarding. Read more: Canada’s Supreme Court to get first Indigenous justice with O’Bonsawin nomination Read More Canada’s Supreme Court to get first Indigenous justice with O’Bonsawin nomination Members of the legal community and Michelle O’Bonsawin’s fellow judges welcomed her to the bench in a ceremony today.O’Bonsawin, who replaced the retiring Michael Moldaver on Sept. 1, is a…
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No great escape this time, just cold hard reality. England have no divine right to beat the world champions every time they face them in London but as this contest drifted to its inevitable conclusion there were distinct echoes of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama. England were not good enough then and they were similarly outplayed here.South Africa, at the end of a tough old year, fully deserved their first victory over England on this ground since 2014. Their forwards were as flinty as ever but their game-splitting try was a beauty, starting in the visitors’ own…
There’s no waiting around for a renewal here. Andor season 2 has been confirmed, and filming has already begun on follow up to the incredible Rogue One prequel.So, what next for the Star Wars series? Creator Tony Gilroy has already been pretty open about what to expect from Andor season 2, which is also set to be the final season. In our guide to the Disney Plus show we’ll dive into what’s been said about Cassian’s next steps – including time skips and new characters.We’ll also dig into some release date speculation, piecing together some clues as to when we…
After tasting success with her previous release Legacy, which is the first English and Telugu original of the UK, Saloni has now come up with her new song, titled Chali Mein. Photo credit: Saloni/InstagramBy: Mohnish SinghBased in the UK, Indo-British artist Saloni Boyina is charting her own path with her unique music style. After receiving a great response for her previous release Legacy, which is the first English and Telugu original of the UK, she has now come up with her new song, titled Chali Mein.Saloni wrote Chali Mein as an anthem for women empowerment. Talking in detail about the…
Pajamas wrapped in bundles with children’s books are stacked and waiting for holiday delivery through an annual ministry led by Sarah Margherio of Christ Episcopal Church in Oil City, Pennsylvania. Photo: Christ Episcopal Church [Episcopal News Service] There’s a good way to tell it’s November in Oil City, Pennsylvania: Sarah Margherio has 437 sets of pajamas gift-wrapped in a bedroom of her home, and she’s not done yet. “It kind of takes over my home for a while,” Margherio told Episcopal News Service this week. As a longtime member of Christ Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania, Margherio…