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New Haven Counts Builds Math Skills Through Sports and Mentorship

Antonio Ifill explains how tutoring, soccer and positive relationships are helping New Haven students build confidence in the classroom and beyond. NEW HAVEN, Conn. — For Antonio Ifill, improving a…

Dooley-O Fest Ignites Westville With Free Music And Art

The Jose Candelario Show welcomed Dooley for a conversation about Dooley-O Fest, a three-day community celebration presented by Dooley-O and Lotta Studio that brings together art, live music, DJs, vendors, food, artisans, community organizations…

Remembering Rob Base Who Helped Turn Hip-Hop Into A Global Party Soundtrack

Long before hip-hop became the dominant force in global music culture, Rob Base helped prove rap music could move from neighborhood block parties to mainstream radio, sports arenas and dance floors around…

Latina Style Is Bringing Back the 2000s — But This Time With More Power, More Culture and More Control

Latina-focused engagement around fashion and beauty is surging, and one of the clearest reasons is the return of 2000s nostalgia. Low-rise denim, glossy lips, hoop earrings, bright colors, baby tees,…

Black Women Are Sounding the Alarm on Job Losses — and the Data Backs Them Up

Across social media, Black media outlets and worker advocacy spaces, a painful conversation has been gaining momentum: Black women are being pushed out of jobs at alarming rates. The discussion…

Latina Voices Are Reshaping the 2026 Political Conversation — and This Election Cycle Feels Different

For years, Hispanic women have been viewed as an important voting bloc. But heading into the 2026 election cycle, Latinas are no longer simply being discussed as a demographic —…