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UC Berkeley accused of segregation by allegedly banning whites from community farm

The University of California, Berkeley, is under fire for allegedly banning white residents from using its community farm on Saturdays, in what one commentator decried as “systemic racism.” The university told the Post that the Gill Road Community Farm in nearby Albany had limited its space to “Black, Indigenous, and people of color” on Saturday, […]

NY Mandolin Orchestra marks 100 years of community connection through music

The New York Mandolin Orchestra turns 100 next month, marking a century of bringing people together around a shared love of making music and fostering community. “I think this is a special moment for us as an organization,” said Carol Bloom, 80, a former teacher and guidance counselor from the Upper West Side who plays […]

Alaska community rebuilds while grappling with fatal landslide’s impact

Last November, a landslide occurred on Wrangell Island in southeastern Alaska, killing six people, including a family of five. The Wrangell community is gradually returning to normalcy in preparation for the upcoming tourist and seafood processing seasons. Alaska faces the threat of more landslides due to an increase in heavy rain. Jamie Roberts and her […]

Colombia’s president suspends ceasefire after attack on Indigenous community

Colombian President Gustavo Petro suspended the ceasefire after the mayor of Estado Central attacked an indigenous community. The government announced it would resume military operations against the rebels from Wednesday. Indigenous leaders in Cauca reported attacks by rebels that left at least three people injured. Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Sunday suspended a ceasefire with […]

VT sees community engagement in politics through annual ‘Town Meetings’

In some Vermont towns, residents hold annual meetings to discuss local issues and vote. Town meetings are a Vermont tradition that dates back more than 250 years to before the founding of the Republic. Last year, residents of neighboring Morristown voted to switch to a secret ballot system, ending the tradition of town meetings. Julie […]