🇺🇬 ⚽ 🏆 Uganda's 'Ghetto Kids' say 'can't wait' to join Shakira at World Cup
The dance troupe made up of street children has been invited by Colombian star Shakira to perform at the halftime show at the World Cup final. Ghetto Kids is an NGO that started in the Ugandan capital Kampala, using dance and performing arts to help abandoned and orphaned children
Legendary soul group Sounds of Blackness surprised a store worker with a live performance after hearing their music playing throughout her store.
Happy Black Music Month! ✊🏿🇺🇸
There’s no one like one’s mothers (however that looks like) to be the ones to truly ask-how do you feel emotionally and spiritually?
Like wow! The care and love alone in that question is so powerful!! ✨✨
I thank God for mine and hope you get asked as well. ❤️
Planning a trip abroad this summer?
Make sure you and your loved ones are vaccinated against measles and have the recommended doses of MMR vaccine! ✈️💪🩹
Learn more about recommendations for infants, children, and adults: https://t.co/gI5AFazFJR
Great segment on ‘Tackling Your Health’ on @GMA with @DeionSanders. His vulnerability & realness to talk about what actually happens to men & the things not wanting to be discussed but should be is a game changer. Bravo👏🏽👏🏽
As President, I would read 10 letters a day sent to me by ordinary Americans. At the Obama Presidential Center, we’ll have some of the letters I read — and responded to — every night. I still get emotional reading them, and it’s one of my favorite exhibits.
NYC - #NYMusicMonth’s here starting today with 60+ FREE events, including panels and talks, performances and concerts, rehearsal spaces, NYC Media programming, and the annual conference on June 3!
Check out the website & sign up for events and more now: https://t.co/V4HrS4wU3Z
⛈️ Thunderstorms are possible across NYC today from 3 PM to 10 PM, with the strongest storms most likely from 5 PM to 9 PM.
All thunderstorms are potentially dangerous. Any thunderstorm can produce lightning, heavy rain, and sudden changes in conditions. The strongest storms today may also bring damaging wind gusts up to 55 mph locally.
🌬️ Strong winds can blow around loose outdoor objects, bring down tree limbs, and affect power lines. Secure outdoor items before storms arrive and stay away from downed wires. Always assume downed power lines are live.
🌧️ Heavy rain may develop quickly, with minor flooding possible in poor drainage areas, low lying streets, and underpasses. Avoid walking or driving through flooded streets.
🚇 Use mass transit where possible and allow extra travel time. If you must drive, use caution, especially in high profile vehicles and on elevated bridges.
🏠 Get indoors if you hear thunder.
Light rain may linger overnight into Thursday morning.
Stay weather aware and sign up for @NotifyNYC: https://t.co/lFTLm18n6E
The Ordinary is launching a free NYC bus line between Domino Park in Williamsburg and Prospect Park, cutting out the irritation of having to travel through Manhattan just to get between two parts of Brooklyn.
The limited-run shuttle operates May 26 through June 9.
May is #OlderAmericansMonth .
Every New Yorker deserves a healthy aging experience. Make sure to follow these tips to help maintain a healthy lifestyle as you age.
For more resources for older adults, visit https://t.co/SMbP1g3ZCF
An Air Quality Health Advisory is in effect for NYC today, May 18, due to ozone.
Young children, older adults, and people with heart or breathing conditions should avoid strenuous and prolonged outdoor activities: https://t.co/3uEcf9Ayfj