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30/12/2025

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29/12/2025

Connecticut student Eniola Shokunbi is leading a statewide effort to expand a $60 air‑filter system after her fifth‑grade project inspired $11.5M in state funding. The EPA‑tested device removes more than 99% of airborne viruses, and she now hopes to bring clean air to every U.S. classroom.

Read more: https://unheardvoicesmag.com/2025/12/28/connecticut-student-creates-air-filter-system-that-helps-fight-against-airborne-viruses/

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29/12/2025

A federal judge has overturned the murder conviction of Karl Jordan Jr. in the 2002 killing of Run‑DMC’s Jam Master Jay, ruling prosecutors failed to prove a motive. The judge upheld co‑defendant Ronald Washington’s conviction. The case, one of hip‑hop’s most enduring mysteries, stalled for nearly 20 years before charges were filed.

Story: https://unheardvoicesmag.com/2025/12/20/judge-overturns-murder-conviction-for-one-in-killing-of-run-dmcs-jam-master-jay/

29/12/2025

Kwanzaa is a seven‑day, non‑religious holiday observed in the United States to honor and celebrate African Americans’ ancestral roots and culture. Created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966, the celebration continues through January 1.

Day 4 of Kwanzaa honors Ujamaa — Cooperative Economics. This principle focuses on building and sustaining community‑owned businesses, strengthening economic independence, and sharing in both the work and the wealth. Families light the fourth candle — a red candle to the left of the black candle — and reflect on ways to support collective economic growth and invest in their community’s future.

Read more: https://unheardvoicesmag.com/2012/12/29/the-celebration-of-kwanzaa-day-4-ujamaa-cooperative-economics/

29/12/2025

Connecticut student creates air filter system that helps fight against airborne viruses

Connecticut student Eniola Shokunbi is leading a statewide effort to expand a low‑cost air filter system that fights against airborne viruses

28/12/2025

Long Island CVS employee fatally stabbed on Christmas Day

A 23‑year‑old CVS employee was fatally stabbed in the chest while working a Christmas Day shift on Long Island, New York.

28/12/2025

Broadway legend Nat Horne, 95, is at risk of losing the Hell’s Kitchen home he’s lived in since 1968. Neighbors and former students have launched a GoFundMe to help him stay in the place that has anchored his life for more than five decades.

Horne broke barriers as the first African-American corps member in the U.S. Military’s Special Services, became an original member of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and appeared in 12 Broadway shows. He later co‑founded Theatre Row and opened the Nat Horne Musical Theatre, training performers from around the world.

Now the community he shaped is stepping up to support him.

Story: https://unheardvoicesmag.com/2025/12/27/community-steps-in-to-help-broadway-legend-nat-horne-stay-in-his-nyc-home/

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28/12/2025

Kwanzaa is a seven‑day, non‑religious holiday observed in the United States to honor and celebrate African Americans’ ancestral roots and culture. Created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966, the celebration runs through January 1.

Day 3 of Kwanzaa, December 28, centers on Ujima — Collective Work and Responsibility. This principle calls us to build and maintain our communities together, solve problems as a team, and share the work required for collective progress.

Today’s observance includes lighting the first green candle to the right of the central black candle.

Read more: https://unheardvoicesmag.com/2012/12/28/the-celebration-of-kwanzaa-day-3-ujima-collective-work-responsibility/

28/12/2025

Former Broadway performer Imani Dia Smith, who played Young Nala in The Lion King, was fatally stabbed in Edison, N.J., on Dec. 21. Her boyfriend has been charged in connection with her death. Smith’s family is now caring for her 3‑year‑old son as they mourn her loss. A GoFundMe has been created by loved ones to support the family after their devastating loss.

Story: https://unheardvoicesmag.com/2025/12/27/former-lion-king-child-star-imani-dia-smith-fatally-stabbed-in-new-jersey/

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28/12/2025

Community steps in to help Broadway legend Nat Horne stay in his NYC home.

Broadway legend Nat Horne is at risk of losing the Hell’s Kitchen apartment he has called home since 1968.

Community creates GoFundMe for Broadway legend Nat Horne who is at risk of losing the Hell’s Kitchen apartment he has called home since 1968.