Profile America: Source Notes
Spam, the unsolicited email message, debuted this month in 1978, and the World Wide Web has spread its infamy everywhere.
Articles by: Michael Benjamin
BP Diaz To Host Ramadan Event, June 16
Join BP Diaz to celebrate Ramadan on June 16 at 7pm on the campus of Lehman College, 250 Bedford Park Blvd.
#BringBackOurGirls: Chibok Victim Found in Nigeria After 2 Years | NBC News
A Boko Haram attack on the Nigerian town of Chibok and kidnapping of 240 girls in April 2014 ignited an international outcry. The ensuing #BringBackOurGirls campaign was backed by the likes of Michelle Obama.
#BringBackOurGirls: Chibok Victim Found in Nigeria After 2 Years, Activist Says – NBC News
A Boko Haram attack on the Nigerian town of Chibok and kidnapping of 240 girls in April 2014 ignited an international outcry. The ensuing #BringBackOurGirls campaign was backed by the likes of Michelle Obama.
State Assembly Passes Three-Year Mayoral Control Extension
Late Tuesday evening, the New York State Assembly passed a three-year extension of mayoral control for New York City. In response, Mayor Bill de Blasio said, “With today’s passage of a three-year extension of mayoral control, the Assembly has validated […]
NY’s Retirement Crisis: Even Worse for Women, AARP GenX-Boomer Survey Finds
Over half of New York’s Gen-Xers and Baby Boomers feel unprepared for retirement – but it’s even worse for women.
Profile America: The Stock Exchange Is Born
The New York Stock Exchange started this week in 1792, as some two dozen merchants and brokers established an organized approach to their buying and selling.
Bernie Sanders Wins Oregon; Hillary Clinton Is Apparent Winner of Kentucky Primary – NBC News
Hillary Clinton is won the Kentucky Democratic primary Tuesday night and rival Sen. Bernie Sanders won in Oregon.
BREAKING: U.S. Senate has confirmed Eric Fanning to be Army secretary
U.S. Senate has confirmed Eric Fanning to be Army secretary
Bike to Work Day
Bike to Work Day MAY 16, 2016 — To commemorate Bike to Work Week (May 16-20) and Bike to Work Day (May 20), the U.S. Census Bureau presents a graphic showing the percentage of people biking to work in cities […]
Profile America: Brown v. Board of Education
On this date in 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court issued one of its most historic decisions in Brown v. Board of Education thus changing the social landscape of the nation.
Profile America: Beginning The Spinning
The first disc-type phonograph record was demonstrated publicly on this date in 1888.
Watch “COBA STATE OF UNION”
COBA President Norman Seabrook delivers the State of the Union address for 2016.
Abrazo Boricua In New York, June 9
Abrazo Boricua takes place at Maestro’s Caterers located at 1703 Bronxdale Avenue in the Bronx on June 9, 2016, 7p.m. to midnight.
Profile America: National Salad Month
May is National Salad Month.
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