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May 24, 2024 | 
yr.media | Audrey La Jeunesse |Amber Ly
Once a year, my home is decorated with grapefruits, oranges and wall hangings for the Lunar New Year. We purchase these supplies from Oakland’s Chinatown — its streets decorated with festive banners and lanterns. But for the first time in my life, I celebrated the holiday in China. From the moment I stepped off the tarmac into the Haikou airport in Hainan, I knew the festivities at home would be minuscule in comparison.
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Feb 16, 2024 | 
newsbreak.com | Amber Ly
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Dec 31, 2023 | 
newsbreak.com | Amber Ly
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Dec 30, 2023 | 
yr.media | Ilana Drake |Amber Ly
This year will likely be named the hottest year on record. As we look back on a tumultuous year, read and listen to some of our top climate pieces of 2023. Meet three young adults who are leading innovative environmental justice solutions in their communities in New Orleans, Chicago, and Oakland. These profiles were published in collaboration with YR Media, Grist and Next City. Grist is a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future.
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Dec 25, 2023 | 
newsbreak.com | Amber Ly
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Dec 21, 2023 | 
newsbreak.com | Amber Ly
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Dec 20, 2023 | 
yr.media | Noumaan Faiz |Amber Ly
Hayward, CA — As the year 2023 comes to a close, the numbers surrounding school shootings in the last 12 months have been devastating. The recent shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus marked the 80th school shooting in 2023, according to CNN. This is only a fraction of the total mass shooting incidents that have occurred in the United States. With so many politicians in office who have been advocating for restricted gun control, it begs the question: Why has nothing changed?
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Dec 18, 2023 | 
yr.media | Amber Ly
Christmas is days away. But are you still struggling to find the perfect holiday present for someone on your list? You've come to the right place. Here are some ideas for every type of budget curated by some of YR Media's writers. Most people bring their phones everywhere, so having a case that reflects the user’s personality is like an extra accessory. And for those who don’t like to carry a wallet, card holders that stick onto phone cases are super handy.
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Dec 15, 2023 | 
newsbreak.com | Amber Ly
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Dec 15, 2023 | 
yr.media | Amber Ly
Last weekend marked the start of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights. Each night, as I light my menorah with family and friends, I reflect on the radical origins of this tradition that has allowed me to be celebrating here today. And each night, I pray for the liberation of all people — from mountain to coast, from river to sea. Since Oct. 7, there hasn’t been a day in which I haven’t thought of the Palestinian people.
