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Social reacts after senator’s spouse neglects to shake Kamala Harris’ hand

Jan 8, 2025 | mosaic.nj.com | Vashti Harris

People across social media responded angrily after a Republican Nebraska Senator’s husband neglected to shake Vice President Kamala Harris’s hand after Harris swore his wife into office. Sen. Deb Fischer was sworn in for her third term by Harris during a ceremony on Jan. 3 in Washington, D.C., Newsweek reported. Afterward, Harris shook her hand and reached out to shake her husband’s hand. “May I give congratulations to you?” Harris said to Bruce Fischer.
Hispanic and Asian actors win big at the Golden Globes

Jan 7, 2025 | mosaic.nj.com | Vashti Harris

Actress Zoe Saldana, who co-starred in the musical drama film “Emilia Pérez,” and actor Hiroyuki Sanada, co-star in the historical drama series “Shogun,” won their first Golden Globes awards on Sunday. The 82nd annual award show also proved to be a big night for the Latino-led “Emilia Pérez” and Japanese-led series “Shogun,” which dominated Golden Globes.
N.J. colleges preparing for possible Trump travel ban

Jan 7, 2025 | mosaic.nj.com | Hannah Gross

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by NJ Spotlight News and shared as part of a content-sharing agreement between Mosaic.NJ.com and NJ Spotlight News. You can follow them on Facebook and Twitter (or X). New Jersey colleges and universities are preparing for potential changes to immigration policy once President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Few N.J. businesses are Black-owned. See state-by-state figures.

Jan 7, 2025 | mosaic.nj.com | Amira Sweilem

Just 3% of businesses in New Jersey were Black-owned, according to the latest Census figures. Some 6,213 businesses in the state were owned by Black people in 2022 compared to 140,444 owned by their white counterparts, who account for 75% of the 185,417 businesses in New Jersey. New Jersey ranked 15th for most Black-owned businesses. The District of Columbia had the highest percentage of Black-owned stores, shops, or companies at 12.92%.
National Film Registry inducts 5 more Latino-led films in its history.

Jan 7, 2025 | mosaic.nj.com | Vashti Harris

Five movies featuring Latino actors in lead roles have been inducted into the National Film Registry for the first time in history. Each year, the Library of Congress selects 25 films that showcase the range and diversity of American film heritage to increase awareness for its preservation in the National Film Registry, according to the Library of Congress’ website.
Three years in Jersey, and I’m still not used to snow, sleet and slush!!!

Jan 6, 2025 | mosaic.nj.com | Karim Shamsi-Basha

I love so many things about the Garden State, although currently, the term, Garden State, may not be quite accurate. Everything outside my window is covered with a layer of freezing snow. Don’t get me wrong. The snow is pretty and all, but it’s also cold. I know. Saying snow is cold is not very profound. But it is cold, especially to this guy who was born in the Middle East. In Syria where I lived until the age of 18, you stayed inside if the temperature dipped below 50! And snow? Forget about it.
Zendaya is engaged to boyfriend Tom Holland

Jan 6, 2025 | mosaic.nj.com | Vashti Harris

Actress Zendaya is now officially engaged to boyfriend and British actor Tom Holland. Holland reportedly popped the question to Zendaya between Christmas and New Year’s at one of her family homes in the U.S., TMZ reported. Only the couple was present during the proposal, but those close to the couple knew it was going to happen, TMZ reported.
Neptune mental health urgent care clinic expands treatment to 5-year-olds

Dec 11, 2024 | mosaic.nj.com | Ande Richards

Thomas Pender was on his daily commute from Trenton to Newarkwhen he realized his wallet was missing. Looking back, he recalled how his mind started racing. At that moment, he put his hands in his pockets and thought, “Oh my gosh, my wallet is not there.”“I was going to call my mom, and everything started falling in front of me,” he said. “I had no control of my limbs, and I was in third-person mode in my own body. I started shaking. I couldn’t see anything.
Newark charter schools getting $1M in grants to boost special education

Dec 11, 2024 | mosaic.nj.com | Steve Strunsky

A common criticism of charter schools is that they don’t attract or adequately serve students on roll with learning disabilities who require special education teachers, aides, technology, or other costly accommodations. “While some charter schools have leveraged their autonomy to develop noteworthy programs for students with disabilities, these examples are exceptions rather than the rule,” states a July report by the Center for Learner Equity, a Manhattan-based special ed advocacy group.
Book ban bill signed into law in N.J.

Dec 10, 2024 | mosaic.nj.com | David Cruz

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by NJ Spotlight News and shared as part of a content-sharing agreement between Mosaic.NJ.com and NJ Spotlight News. You can follow them on Facebook and Twitter (or X). At Monday’s bill signing ceremony for the Freedom to Read Act, former librarian Martha Hickson remembered the night in 2021 when she became the center of the book-banning attempts that prompted the bill.