As part of a series of speeches at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), U.S. House of Representatives member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) was heavily criticized for adjusting her accent while addressing the audience and nation. The headlines were highly critical, blasting the performance with statements like "AOC mocked debuting bizarre new accent Democrat National-Convention" by … [Read more...] about AOC DNC Speech Fake Accent Controversy : Code Switching
Alarming News On Maternal Mortality : Black Women Four Times More Likely to Die in NYC
In a disturbing trend, the maternal mortality rate among black women in the United States is now three to four times higher compared to the general population and predominately white areas. The impact of racial disparities in health care, particularly those involving black women has reached a critical level, placing both women and their children at an alarmingly high risk for … [Read more...] about Alarming News On Maternal Mortality : Black Women Four Times More Likely to Die in NYC
Cause of Jose Cuervo Factory Tank Explosion Remains Unknown
The exact cause of a massive explosion at the La Rojeña Factory in Tequila, Jalisco that resulted in at least six deaths remains unknown. According to Civil Protection Jalisco, the explosion that occurred on Tuesday at 4:30 pm CST was likely due to a boiler but the exact cause is still being investigated. The La Rojeña Factory is one of the oldest tequila distilleries in Latin America … [Read more...] about Cause of Jose Cuervo Factory Tank Explosion Remains Unknown
Tepache – A Low Alcohol Drink You Can Brew At Home
One of Mexico's most popular drinks is tepache - a traditional mildly alcoholic beverage made out of fermented pineapple rinds and sugar. Notable for its low calorie characteristics1 as a beverage and cocktail mixer as well as potential health benefits, tepache can either be purchased ready to drink (RTD) or made at home using a home brewing kit. For those who prefer the ready to drink … [Read more...] about Tepache – A Low Alcohol Drink You Can Brew At Home
Robust US Economy : Fed Chair Powell Acknowledges Positive Effect of Immigration
Immigrants represent an essential part of the US economy. To underscore this point, the Joint Economic Committee issued a report detailing the financial effects of recent increased immigration on the United States economy. The title of the report is aptly named "Immigrants Are Vital To The US Economy." The report begins with a brief statement on how the effects of the Covid 19 pandemic … [Read more...] about Robust US Economy : Fed Chair Powell Acknowledges Positive Effect of Immigration