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Time Magazine
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Time Magazine
Marsha P. Johnson's Story Still Has So Much to Teach Young People
Marsha P. Johnson has been in the news lately because of the Trump administration's ahistorical and failing attempts to erase her role in American history. For those who don't know Johnson, she is perhaps most famous for her role in the Stonewall Uprising of 1969, when LGBTQIA+ people stood up against ritualized police violence and fought for the right to gather, dance, and celebrate. Johnson was among the leaders of this historic moment, which has lifted her legacy into the collective conscience despite this administration's attempts to rewrite our shared history. Having written about Johnson for 20 years, it is clear to me that her legacy is far bigger than a single moment. Hers is a story of radical imagination—of faith in the unseen and bold joy in the face of the harshest conditions. Her legacy is carried forward, effortlessly and tenderly, by the same bold joy and fierce imagination of young people across the country. For no matter how hard those in power tried to erase Johnson during her life—and despite the current administration's attacks on our communities today—Johnson and her incredible story continue to offer us a powerful vision of how to transform the world and ourselves in the process. Johnson was described by her dear friend Sylvia Rivera as 'liv[ing] in her own realm…. she saw things through different eyes.' Those eyes were a gift—a necessary lens to perceive not only the brutal conditions she and her friends endured but also to see through those conditions to what could and ought to exist. In 1963, Johnson moved from Elizabeth, N.J. to bustling 42nd Street to follow her dreams of being a Broadway star and to learn more about New York City's gay community. It was on 42nd Street that she met Rivera, who was 13 years old at the time. Rivera was there because she wasn't accepted at home: her mother had tried to kill both Rivera and herself with rat poison. Rivera's mother died and although Rivera survived, she was sent to live with her grandmother, who didn't accept Rivera's deviation from rigid sexual and gender norms. Many others were in similar circumstances—young people who made lives for themselves in Sheridan Square, on Christopher Street, in the hotels and shadows of a city that refused to love them out loud. They lived there because of family misunderstanding—because of exile. Johnson acted as an adopted mother for these young people, providing advice and offering love generously. She felt a deep sense of care and responsibility for her beloved street community, and they would gather in hourly hotels, the only places they could afford. They called them 'Hot Springs' because the radiators blasted so hard that no matter the season, you sweated. And yet, inside those overheated rooms, they dreamed. They imagined a world where they weren't exiled; weren't harassed by police, where they could walk outside in daylight without fear, where they were safe, seen, and loved. It would be difficult to overstate the harshness of the conditions that Johnson was facing in that era. But by working, loving, and building within her community, she achieved staggering accomplishments: co-creating the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries collective that provided affordable housing to trans people in need; going on international tours as a performance artist and singer; and serving as inspiration for artists like Andy Warhol. What could have fueled such remarkable achievements in the face of such profound violence, oppression, and erasure? Johnson believed in the power of joy to fuel dreams and imagination, drawing on resources, community, and power as they grow. These are freedom dreams—the kind that American historian Robin D.G. Kelley writes about. The kind that blossom not in moments of comfort, but when the world feels impossible. In 2025, we collectively face our own harsh circumstances, too numerous to count. Fear, dread, uncertainty and violence are easy to see and feel all around. Yet Johnson's legacy asks us not to succumb to current circumstances, but to look 'through' them into the world that is already being created by our children. They are the ones building their own legacies through freedom dreams. Children have a remarkable capacity for joy—just ask anyone who has spent a day watching the world through a child's eyes. They see the world as it could be, and as it will be, rather than as it is—just like Johnson. Stewarding the innate joy, imagination, and total authenticity of children is one of our greatest responsibilities as parents, caregivers, and loving adults. And it is also a way of stewarding Johnson's legacy. When we teach our children about abundance, love, and connection, we fuel their greatest human gifts: imagination, joy, and authenticity. Johnson loved herself exactly as she was; she knew that she was a promise and not a problem. How can we look to our children—and protect our children—so that they can prolong that knowledge within themselves, and carry it forward as fuel to build the world they deserve? It's also transformed me personally. Studying Johnson has taught me that dreaming is a discipline. We are living in a time when books with trans stories are being banned, when the very idea of trans joy is under attack. But I've learned from Johnson that when the world is hostile to your light, that's the moment to shine even brighter. That laughing, caring, performing, and giving are political acts. That the world we want—where every child feels safe, held, and celebrated—starts in our imagination. And imagination is powerful.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
NJ sheriff's officer died in fall from ninth-floor window: officials
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – The death of a New Jersey sheriff's officer appears to have been accidental, officials announced Friday afternoon. The victim, 29-year-old Justin Rivera, was on duty when he fell from the ninth-floor window of the Hudson County Administration Building at 595 Newark Avenue in Jersey City, officials say. More Local News The administration building was not open to the public during the incident due to an unrelated power outage, authorities said. Officials reported an injured sheriff's officer at 9:30 a.m. Rivera was taken to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead shortly after. A preliminary investigation by the Homicide Unit and Internal Affairs Unit says the incident 'appears to be accidental in nature at this time.' The Regional Medical Examiner's Office will determine the cause of death. Circumstances leading up to the officer's death are still under investigation. Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Who are the top 10 New York Yankees of all time?
The New York Yankees are the most successful professional franchise in the history of American sports. Since their 1903 inception (the Yankees were the New York Highlanders from 1903-1912), the Yankees have won 27 World Series championships — far and away the most in MLB history. Furthermore, the Yankees have created countless Hall of Famers and some of the best players of all time at their respective positions. That said, FOX Sports Research complied a list of the best players to ever put on pinstripes. Who are the top 10 Yankees of all time? 10. Aaron Judge Judge has been one of the best MLB players since a 2017 rookie campaign in which he hit 52 homers, and the four-time Silver Slugger has established himself as the best position player in the sport over the past four seasons. Judge, who won both the 2022 and 2024 AL MVP awards, set a new American League single-season record with 62 home runs in 2022 and finished with a career-high 144 RBIs and .701 slugging percentage in 2024. From 2022-24, Judge averaged 52 home runs and 117 RBIs per season, while boasting a .304/.433/.674 slash line. Entering May 30, 2025, Judge is already seventh in Yankees history with 333 career home runs and has a career .612 slugging percentage. 9. Reggie Jackson Reggie Jackson, "Mr. October," ranks among the top 10 New York Yankees for his clutch performances and indelible impact from 1977 to 1981. His acquisition transformed the team, leading to two World Series titles (1977-78). Jackson's 1977 World Series heroics—hitting three home runs in Game 6 against the Dodgers—cemented his legend, earning the series MVP. His 563 career home runs, 144 with the Yankees, showcase his power. His 18 postseason home runs (12 as a Yankee) and larger-than-life presence elevated the franchise's mystique. Jackson's Hall of Fame induction in 1993 underscores his elite status, making him a cornerstone of Yankee lore. 8. Alex Rodriguez Rodriguez has a case for being the best position player of his generation. After raking like nobody's business with the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers, New York acquired the then-shortstop and 2003 American League MVP to play the hot corner. Rodriguez did more of the same at the plate for the Yankees, with whom he won the 2009 World Series. The eventual two-time Gold Glover and 10-time Silver Slugger won the 2007 AL MVP with the Yankees and averaged 38 home runs and 120 RBIs per season with them from 2004 to 2010. Rodriguez is sixth with 351 home runs across just 12 total seasons in New York and posted a combined .523 slugging percentage with the franchise. 7. Mariano Rivera Rivera made 10 starts in 1995 and was moved to the bullpen on a full-time basis for the 1996 season — and the rest is history. The right-hander quickly became the Yankees' primary closer and would go on to be arguably the best reliever the league has ever seen, as Rivera is the all-time MLB leader with 652 saves. A 13-time All-Star, Rivera was part of five World Series teams with the Yankees (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2009), is first among pitchers in Yankees history with a 56.3 WAR and ninth with 1,173 strikeouts. "The Sandman" retired with a career 2.21 regular season ERA, an 0.70 postseason ERA over 96 appearances and only posted an ERA north of three once after his rookie season. Rivera was the first player to be unanimously voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019. 6. Yogi Berra Berra was a pillar of one of the great runs in MLB history, that being the late 1940s and 1950s Yankees. The starting backstop for a combined 10 World Series teams (1947, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1958, 1961, and 1962), Berra is one of the best all-around catchers in MLB history, highlighted by him averaging 25 home runs and 102 RBIs per season from 1948 to 1958. Berra, a three-time MVP and 18-time All-Star, is fifth in Yankees history with 358 career home runs, sixth with a 59.7 WAR and eighth with 2,148 hits. 5. Derek Jeter Jeter is one of the elite pure contact hitters of all time. A five-time Silver Slugger, five-time Gold Glover and 14-time All-Star, Jeter registered 200-plus hits in eight of his 20 MLB seasons, led the American League in hits twice (1999 and 2012) and hit no worse than .290 in 16 seasons. A career .308 postseason hitter, Jeter was part of five championship teams with the Yankees (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2009). He's first in Yankees history with 3,465 career hits — which ranks sixth in MLB history — 544 doubles and 358 stolen bases, second with 1,923 runs scored, fifth with a 71.3 WAR, eighth with a .310 career batting average and 10th with 260 home runs. 4. Joe DiMaggio DiMaggio was a terror for opposing pitchers over the first seven years of his career (1936-42), then served in the military and proceeded to be a terror for pitchers once again when he returned to the show in 1946. A two-time batting champion and three-time MVP, DiMaggio was an All-Star in each of his 13 MLB seasons and part of nine Yankees title teams (1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1947, 1949, 1950 and 1951). DiMaggio, who posted a career .325/.398/.579 slash line, is third in Yankees history with 131 triples, tied for third with a career .325 batting average, fourth with 361 home runs and a 79.1 WAR and sixth with 2,214 hits. 3. Mickey Mantle "The Mick" could rake. A three-time MVP and All-Star in 16 of his 18 MLB seasons, Mantle was part of seven Yankees championships (1951, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1958, 1961 and 1962) and hit 18 home runs in 65 career postseason games. Furthermore, he led the American League in home runs in four seasons (1955, 1956, 1958 and 1960) and led the league in walks in five seasons — doing so while hitting from both sides of the plate. Mantle is second in Yankees history with 536 career home runs — which ranks 18th all time — third with a 110.2 WAR, fourth with 2,415 hits and 1,676 runs scored and 10th with 153 stolen bases. 2. Lou Gehrig Gehrig is one of the greatest players to ever step foot on a baseball field. In a 17-year career spent entirely in New York (1923-39), Gehrig was sensational from the left side of the plate, leading the league in home runs three times (1931, 1934 and 1936), driving in 100-plus runs in 13 seasons and helping the Yankees win six World Series (1927, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1937 and 1938). Across 34 career postseason games, Gehrig hit 10 home runs and posted a combined .361/.483/.731 slash line. Gehrig, a two-time AL MVP, is first in Yankees history with 163 career triples and 1,995 runs batted in, second with 2,721 hits, a .340 batting average and a 113.7 WAR and third with 493 home runs and 1,888 runs scored. 1. Babe Ruth Ruth was an exceptional hitter and pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, who sent him to the Yankees for cash relief prior to the 1920 season — and that decision didn't age well. Ruth went on to lead the American League in home runs 10 times with the Yankees and helped them win four World Series (1923, 1927, 1928 and 1932). Of course, Ruth famously called his shot in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, sending the ensuing pitch over the wall. Ruth is first in Yankees history with 659 career homers, a .349 batting average, a 142.8 WAR and 1,959 runs scored and third with 2,518 hits. Ruth, arguably the best player in MLB history, is third all time with 714 career homers. Honorable mentions: C Thurman Munson OF Bernie Williams Red Ruffing IF Phil Rizzuto C Bill Dickey OF Roger Maris Check out all of our Daily Rankers . Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience Major League Baseball New York Yankees recommended Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Paragon Technologies Board Nominates Ronell Rivera and Elodie Leoni Without Their Consent
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 30, 2025 / Today, Ronell Rivera and Elodie Leoni issued a joint statement in response to their unauthorized inclusion on the management slate proposed by the current Board of Paragon Technologies, Inc. (OTC PINK:PGNT) ('Paragon' or the 'Company'). Despite having previously and explicitly declined to be nominated by the Board's Nominating Committee, both individuals were named as part of the company's formal proxy materials released this week. 'I clearly and respectfully informed Mr. Tim Eriksen that I did not wish to be included on the management slate,' said Mr. Rivera. 'To be listed against my will - after making my position unmistakably clear - creates a false impression to shareholders during a highly sensitive process. I remain fully committed to the Gad shareholder-aligned slate and to transparent, ethical governance.' Ms. Leoni added: 'I made it unequivocally clear to Mr. Eriksen that I did not consent to being nominated on his slate. Including my name without permission is a disservice to shareholders. I remain fully committed to the Gad shareholder-aligned slate and to transparent, ethical governance.' Despite their clear instructions, Mr. Rivera and Ms. Leoni's names were included without their consent - an act that misleads shareholders and a potential violation of Delaware law. CONTACT: [email protected] SOURCE: Sham Gad press release
Toronto Sun
4 days ago
- Science
- Toronto Sun
Astronaut one day, artist the next: How to help children explore the world of careers
Published May 29, 2025 • Last updated 11 minutes ago • 5 minute read (AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin) Photo by AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin / AP Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. NEW YORK — When Angelina Rivera was a third grader, she wanted to be a scientist and was excited by bugs, rocks and everything in the natural world. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account But a family trip to visit relatives in Honduras changed her perspective. Police stopped her family's car and aggressively questioned her father about a crime someone else committed the night before. The experience left Rivera, then 8, shaken but also realizing that people may be treated differently based on their appearance and location. Over time, that pivotal experience evolved into an interest in politics. After studying international relations in college, Rivera, now 22, works as an assistant at the Consulate General of Japan in Detroit. 'The more I tried to explore different interests(,) … I found that it was hard for me to ignore that urge, that calling, to go into diplomacy,' she said. Sometimes career paths follow a straight line, with early life ambitions setting us on a clear path to training or a degree and a specific profession. Just as often, circumstance, luck, exposure and a willingness to adapt to change influence what we do for a living. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Developmental psychologists and career counselors recommend exposing children to a wide variety of career paths at a young age. 'It's not so that they'll pick a career, but that they will realize that there's lots of opportunities and not limit themselves out of careers,' said Jennifer Curry, a Louisiana State University professor who researches career and college readiness. Sometimes children assume they can't work certain jobs because of their gender, race or background, Curry said. 'That's what we're trying to avoid, because kids do start limiting very young, like age 5,' she said. Here's what experts have to say about how to talk with kids about careers. Start young Toddlers begin making sense of occupations while visiting a pediatrician's office or waving to garbage truck crews. Encourage their curiosity by pointing out the people working at a post office or bakery, or appearing in books or on television. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. You can ask young children, 'What jobs do you see? What kids of things do they do?' advised Curry, who consults on career content for the PBS show 'Skillsville,' which is geared toward children ages 4-8. Once kids identify different jobs in the community, they can try those roles while playing at home. If children enjoy pretending to be a doctor, explain that nurses, X-ray technicians and receptionists also work in hospitals. If they love building with Legos, talk about how architects, construction workers, brick masons and welders all played a part in building a certain bridge, Curry said. 'If we were to give kids lots of exposure and access, and ask them, 'What do you think of yourself in that career? It seems to me you enjoy this kind of thing,' that can really open the door for kids to see themselves and those possibilities.' Curry said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. There are many occupations that children don't learn about in early reader books, which frequently portray police officers, firefighters or doctors. After finding no children's books about public relations, Curtis Sparrer wrote one, placing a 10-year-old at the center of the action. Sparrer, who co-founded a public relations agency, Bospar, wanted to help young readers avoid the confusion he felt growing up, when movies made him think being an actor meant flying around on spaceships. Before he found his niche in PR, he worked in television production but didn't enjoy the late-night shifts. 'Once you figure out what you really liked and why you liked it, you can really zero in on your passion,' Sparrer said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Aside from topic interests, there are personality traits to consider. Children know from an early age whether they like to be around a lot of people or by themselves, whether they prefer using their hands or enjoy reading, according to Jobs for the Future CEO Maria Flynn. 'Very early you can start helping kids get a sense of what are they drawn to, and make that connection, how those skills and attributes show up in jobs,' said Flynn, whose nonprofit organization focus on education and workforce initiatives that advance economic opportunities. When her daughter played video games with friends, Flynn noticed strong communication skills and pointed out that providing clear direction to teammates and solving problems together were skills she could apply in future jobs. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Some high schools offer elective courses in fields like marketing, computer science and health care. They also are again investing in vocational classes such as wood shop, welding and mechanics, which fell out of fashion as school systems came under criticism for not preparing enough students for college. Meanwhile, some middle schools are offering career exploration courses. 'Really help them see — at an earlier age, even in middle school — what is the apprenticeship option? How does that work?' Flynn said. 'How does the pay work on things like that? What are different trade school options?' Some young people have questioned the value of four-year degrees because of spiraling costs, student debt loads and difficulty finding jobs. Many want to be able to earn and learn at the same time, Flynn said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Enrollment in two-year and four-year college programs remains below where it stood before the COVID pandemic, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. By contrast, enrollment in two-year vocational programs that emphasize learning skilled trades has grown, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, the non-profit organization said. 'The public has really started to get the message about the benefits' and is seeing career and technical education as a viable option, said Catherine Imperatore, research and content director at the Association for Career and Technical Education, a nonprofit organization that advocates for career-readiness initiatives. Programs offering certificates in fields such as information technology and health care are providing another path to a stable job and decent salary, she said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In addition to exposing children to career routes through early conversations and school courses, experts recommend teaching children about artificial intelligence and how it is reshaping the world and work. Employers are looking for people who can leverage AI to make their workplaces more efficient, but many employees don't know how to comfortably use the technology, said Hadi Partovi, founder and CEO of a nonprofit that works to expand K-12 access to computer science education. Partovi encourages parents and teachers to help children learn about artificial intelligence at a young age. For example, they can speak with first and second graders about the benefits and drawbacks of self-driving cars, he said. Children also would benefit by learning to write computer programs, ideally when they've learned to read, although even preschoolers can learn some skills, Partovi said. If parents are unfamiliar with AI, they can learn about it alongside their children while also encouraging enduring skills such as resiliency, curiosity, collaboration and teamwork, Flynn, of Jobs for the Future, said. 'We are living in an ever-changing world, and I think it's important for kids at a young age to start getting used to the fact that things are moving and changing quickly,' Partovi said. 'Teaching kids how to harness AI is going to be the most important thing after reading and writing.' Sunshine Girls Sunshine Girls Tennis Columnists NFL
