The new Black wealth

Black spending power reached an all-time high in 2021 but there are concerns about the net worth of African-American families.

Relationship realities
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Are there new rules for relationships? Or have expectations changed?

Relationship realities in today's world

Every 16 seconds in the United States, someone gets married. Every 42 seconds, someone gets divorced.

Sports and unity
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Few activities in the world unite people like sports. Fans from all different backgrounds are brought together by their shared passion for the game.

How sports brings people of different backgrounds together

In the current climate where it can be tough to find common ground, sports is bringing people together like nothing else can.

50 Years of Hip-Hop
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2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of Hip-Hop.

Hip Hop's Bronx roots

Celebrations and tributes are underway for Hip Hop's 50th anniversary.

Hip Hop fatherhood
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There's a steady and growing movement underway by men to show the world and their families that they can be the kind of father they never had, or if they had a great dad -- to live up to their example.

New York's new cannabis reality

There’s now at least one dispensary to buy recreational marijuana legally in New York City, with more on the way.

Hip Hop 2022 year in review

2022 was a banner year for Hip-Hop in many ways. Street Soldiers takes a look back.

RICO and Rap
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The growing number of RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) cases alleging violent gang activity by rappers is causing concern over whether law enforcement is going after real criminals or chasing headlines, and increasingly it seems that the line between hip-hop culture and the streets is becoming more blurred.

Broke Millionaires
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We've all heard the stories of celebrities and sports stars who get multi-million dollar deals but have nothing to show for it years later. It's the same story with lottery winners. So how does it happen?

Endangered rappers
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More and more it seems like rappers are losing their lives in armed robberies and senseless shootings. But why? STREET SOLDIERS takes a look at whether this is something within hip-hop culture or a byproduct of the national crime wave sweeping cities.

Hip-hop artists gone too soon | Street Soldiers

Three major hip hop artists died in the span of two weeks: DMX, Black Rob, and Shock G.

Female fitness and body image | Street Soldiers

Women sometimes feel like they are in the crossfire of mixed messages about how their bodies should look.

Marijuana moguls grow in ranks as states legalize cannabis | Street Soldiers

As the movement to legalize marijuana for medicinal and recreational use sweeps the country the cannabis industry is creating new jobs and raking in millions of dollars in legal profits.

George Floyd and the future of policing in America | Street Soldiers

FIRST ON FOX5NY.COM: The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis was the catalyst for a movement. Regardless of the outcome of the murder trial of the cop who kneeled on Floyd's neck, his death is changing policing.

Fresh faces in politics - [STREET SOLDIERS]
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They come from different backgrounds and experiences, but the fresh faces of politics in our area represent the change so many of our voters are seeking.

COVID-19 and the Prison System [STREET SOLDIERS]
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The pandemic has turned our daily lives upside down, and for those who are incarcerated, there are additional stress factors.

COVID Burnout and Pandemic Fatigue - [STREET SOLDIERS]
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For the millions of people whose lives have been thrown into upheaval by the coronavirus pandemic and are tired of restrictions, is there a way to flip the script and make positive changes?