United Nations Video: "The benchmark for world food commodity prices declined significantly in July" -FAO Press Conference

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The benchmark for world food commodity prices declined significantly in July, with major cereal and vegetable oil prices recording double-digit percentage declines, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported today (5 Aug). FAO Food Price Index averaged 140.9 points in July, down 8.6 percent from June, marking the fourth consecutive monthly decline since hitting all-time highs earlier in the year. The Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of a basket of commonly traded food commodities, remained 13.1 percent higher than in July 2021. Briefing reporters today on the FAO's latest Food Price Index, FAO's Chief Economist, Maximo Torero, said that “The decline from very high food commodity prices is welcome, but many uncertainties remain, including the still high fertilizer prices that impact farmers’ livelihoods, a future production prospect for the next year, and the global economic outlook and currency movements, all of which pose ongoing constraints for the global food security.” The FAO Vegetable Oil Price Index decreased by 19.2 percent in July from June, marking a 10-month low. Torero said that “Lower crude oil prices are also a welcome sign, which could lead to a considerable downward pressure of food commodities, but uncertainties over gas availability, which prices are still increasing, are important and could destabilize still the fertilizer market and the food supplies.” International quotations for all oil types fell, with palm oil prices declining due to prospects of ample export availabilities out of Indonesia, those of rapeseed oil responding to expectations of ample new crop supplies, and soy oil prices down due to protracted sluggish demand. Sunflower oil prices also dropped markedly amid subdued global import demand despite continued logistical uncertainties in the Black Sea region. Lower crude oil prices also pressured vegetable oil values down. The FAO Cereal Price Index dropped by 11.5 percent in the month while remaining 16.6 percent above its July 2021 value. Prices of all the cereals represented in the index fell, led by wheat, for which world prices declined by as much as 14.5 percent, partly in reaction to the agreement reached between Ukraine and the Russian Federation to unblock exports from key Black Sea ports and partly to seasonal availability from ongoing harvests in the northern hemisphere. World coarse grain prices declined by 11.2 percent in July, with those of maize down by 10.7 percent, due in part to the Black Sea agreement and increased seasonal availabilities in Argentina and Brazil. International rice prices also declined for the first time in 2022. The FAO Sugar Price Index fell by 3.8 percent from June amid concerns over demand prospects due to expectations of a further global economic slowdown, a weakening Brazilian real, and lower ethanol prices resulting in greater sugar production in Brazil during the month than previously expected. Indications of greater exports and favorable production prospects in India also contributed to the decline in world sugar prices. At the same time, hot and dry weather in the European Union sparked concerns about sugar beet yields and prevented sharper price declines. The FAO Dairy Price Index decreased by 2.5 percent from June amid lackluster trading activity, but it still averaged 25.4 percent above its July 2021 value. Prices of milk powders and butter declined, while those of cheese remained stable, buoyed by demand in European tourist destinations. The FAO Meat Price Index was also down in July, by 0.5 percent from June, due to weakening import demand for bovine, ovine, and pig meats. By contrast, international poultry meat prices reached an all-time high, underpinned by firm global import demand and tight supplies due to Avian influenza outbreaks in the northern hemisphere.

Published: 7th Aug 2022 01:00:10   By: United Nations

United Nations Video: Uganda:Taking Pride in Honey Business | Global Focus | United Nations Story

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Betty Ayikoru is a beekeeper , fa r mer , and an local councillor in Arua district in northern Uganda. She works with Honey Pride Arua , a social enterprise founded by Sam Aderubo and supported by the U nited N ations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) . Like many others, her life has improved thanks to skill s training , and the sustainable market provided by the business . Northern Uganda has higher poverty and less employment tha n the rest of the country, which is why the UN is backing projects aimed at boosting the regional economy and creating sustainable employment for local people. Produced by: UN Video

Published: 6th Aug 2022 02:00:07   By: United Nations

United Nations Video: "The energy crisis is immoral" says António Guterres #Shorts

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António Guterres urges governments to tax the excessive profits of oil and gas companies and use the funds to support vulnerable people suffering from the energy crisis. -- The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. Currently made up of 193 Member States, the UN and its work are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter. The UN has evolved over the years to keep pace with a rapidly changing world. But one thing has stayed the same: it remains the one place on Earth where all the world’s nations can gather together, discuss common problems, and find shared solutions that benefit all of humanity. #UnitedNations #UN

Published: 6th Aug 2022 01:00:09   By: United Nations

United Nations Video: "Knowing the Pain of the Displaced" Interviews with Ugochi Daniels (IOM) -- Awake at Night #shorts

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“I noticed this woman with a 10-year-old boy. He never looked up, his eyes were down, and he never blinked. And I just kept on thinking, what has this boy seen on his journey here?” - AAN S5-E10 Ugochi Daniels was just six years old when her family fled the civil war in Nigeria. Now the International Organization for Migration’s Deputy Director General for Operations, she is often struck by the pain of uprooted children, most recently those escaping from Ukraine. Women and children are particularly vulnerable when they have left their home – no matter for what reason. Across the world, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. In this episode, Ugochi Daniels reflects on efforts to meet the needs of people on the move, and on a life dedicated to the service of others. Screen-shot photo credit: Photo ©IOM 2022/Rahma Gamil Soliman More information: https://www.un.org/en/awake-at-night/S5-E10-ugochi-daniels-knowing-the-pain-of-the-displaced #shorts

Published: 6th Aug 2022 03:00:11   By: United Nations

United Nations Video: Black Sea Grain Initiative, Syria & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (5 August 2022)

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Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: - Secretary-General’s Travel - Black Sea Grain Initiative - Syria - Mauritius/Seychelles - Financial Contribution - Noon Briefing Guests SECRETARY-GENERAL’S TRAVEL The Secretary-General arrived in Hiroshima, in Japan, a few hours ago, where he will take part tomorrow in the Peace Memorial Ceremony. At the ceremony, he will reiterate his call on world leaders to urgently eliminate stockpiles of nuclear weapons. He will also meet a group of surviving victims of the atomic bombs, known as the hibakusha, in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Mr. Guterres will also participate in a dialogue with young activists. Later, he will move on to Mongolia and then to the Republic of Korea. BLACK SEA GRAIN INITIATIVE The Joint Coordination Centre of the Black Sea Grain Initiative authorized the departure of three vessels from Ukraine, two from the port of Chornomorsk and one from Odesa. The three cargo ships are carrying a total of 58,041 metric tonnes of corn through the maritime humanitarian corridor under the Black Sea Grain Initiative. The three ships are on their way towards the Bosphorous, where they will be inspected. The JCC has also authorized the movement of an inbound ship, the M\V Fulmar S, heading for Chornomorsk. That ship, which was anchored in an area near Istanbul, was inspected this morning and is on its way to Chernomorsk. Drawing from lessons learnt from the first movement under the initiative, the Razoni, the Joint Coordination Centre has authorized this movement as a second ‘proof of concept’, testing our ability to do multi-ship operations in the corridor, of both inbound and outbound vessels. In addition, the corridor has been revised to allow for more efficient passage of ships while maintaining safety. The Coordination Centre further acknowledges the need for the commercial vessels stranded in the Ukrainian ports since February to depart to their pre-defined destinations. Their movement will free up valuable pier space for more ships to come in and carry food to global markets, in line with the aims of the Initiative. As per the procedures agreed at the Coordination Centre, all participants will coordinate with their respective military and other relevant authorities to ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels. SYRIA The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that a UN cross-line convoy of 14 trucks, carrying food for some 43,000 people, crossed yesterday from Aleppo to Sarmada in north-west Syria. This is the sixth cross-line convoy in line with our inter-agency operational plan developed after the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2585 of July 2021, and the first since the adoption of [Security] Council Resolution 2642, which continued the scheme. Humanitarian conditions are deteriorating in north-west Syria due to the ongoing hostilities and a deepening economic crisis. There are 4.1 million people that rely on aid to meet their most basic needs. Eighty per cent of them are women and children. While it is an important complement, the cross-line operation is at this time not able to substitute for the massive cross-border operations which we run and that reaches 2.4 million Syrians each month. Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=05%20August%202022

Published: 5th Aug 2022 06:01:59   By: United Nations

CNN Video: Watch Lindsey Graham’s message to Trump about running in 2024

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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) says former President Trump should not focus on the 2020 election if he runs in 2024. #CNN #News

Published: 7th Aug 2022 02:31:35   By: CNN

CNN Video: Hear why Trump is targeting a Wisconsin GOP lawmaker

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Former President Trump is targeting Robin Vos, a veteran Republican lawmaker in Wisconsin, over his refusal to help overturn the 2020 election. #CNN #News

Published: 7th Aug 2022 01:16:48   By: CNN

CNN Video: Hear why Bernie Sanders is so upset about the Democrats' bill

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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) made his perspective on the Democrats' large climate and health care bill clear on the Senate floor, criticizing the legislation for not addressing inflation in a way he sees as beneficial to American workers. #CNN #News

Published: 7th Aug 2022 01:00:06   By: CNN

CNN Video: Anne Heche in ICU after car she was driving crashes into home

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Actress Anne Heche remains hospitalized after a car she was driving crashed into a house in Los Angeles and became engulfed in flames. A law enforcement source familiar with the investigation told CNN the significant nature of Heche's injuries have prevented officers from interviewing her. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the crash. #cnn #News

Published: 7th Aug 2022 12:22:15   By: CNN

CNN Video: Senators work overnight voting on health and climate bill

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The US Senate worked through the night voting on amendments for the Democrats' sweeping health care and climate change bill. The bill would be the largest climate investment in US history. The bill would also extend Obamacare subsidies three years and give Medicare the ability to negotiate prices on certain prescription drugs. #CNN #News

Published: 7th Aug 2022 11:44:07   By: CNN

BBC News Video: Gaza death toll rises as Israel kills second top militant – BBC News

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Israel has killed a second top militant from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group, as the death toll continues to rise from air strikes in Gaza. Six children and several PIJ fighters - including leaders Khaled Mansour and Tayseer Jabari - are among the 32 Palestinians reported to have died. Nearly 600 Palestinian rockets and mortars have been fired at Israel since Friday, an Israeli official said. Israel says it launched the operations due to an "immediate threat" from PIJ. Gaza's health ministry blamed "Israeli aggression" for the deaths of Palestinians. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #BBCNews

Published: 7th Aug 2022 11:44:18   By: BBC News

BBC News Video: US hit out at ‘irresponsible’ China amid attack rehearsal claims by Taiwan - BBC News

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The United States has accused Beijing of "provocative" and "irresponsible" actions after Taiwan said China rehearsed an attack on the island. Taiwan said it responded to the Chinese drills, now in their fourth day, by deploying aircraft and ships on Sunday. The heightened tensions follow a trip to Taiwan by a US delegation led by senior Democrat Nancy Pelosi. China views the visit as a challenge to its claims of sovereignty over Taiwan, which sees itself as distinct. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #US #China #Taiwan #BBCNews

Published: 7th Aug 2022 09:38:22   By: BBC News

BBC News Video: Space junk: How do we solve the problem of dead satellites?

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With an increasing number of governments and private companies capable of launching satellites, the space around the planet is beginning to get congested. Some estimates say that fewer than half of the satellites currently in orbit are working. So, what can be done to stop these broken machines becoming a threat to those that we still rely on? BBC Click reports. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Click #Space #BBCNews

Published: 7th Aug 2022 08:01:18   By: BBC News

BBC News Video: Pilgrims from Poland killed in Croatia bus crash – BBC News

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At least 12 people have been killed after a bus carrying Polish pilgrims veered off a road in Croatia and ended up in a ditch. All 32 surviving passengers, all Polish adults, are said to be injured, 19 of them seriously. The trip, organised by the Brotherhood of St Joseph Catholic group, included three priests and six nuns. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Poland #Croatia #BBCNews

Published: 6th Aug 2022 04:15:31   By: BBC News

BBC News Video: Russia rockets damaged part of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant says Ukraine – BBC News

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Ukraine's nuclear agency says Russian rockets have damaged part of a giant Russian-controlled nuclear power plant, but there has been no radiation leak. Enerhoatom said a nitrogen-oxygen unit and a high-voltage power line had been damaged at the Zaporizhzhia plant - Europe's largest - in southern Ukraine. Local Russian-appointed officials blamed Ukraine for shelling earlier. #Ukraine #Russia #BBCNews #BBCNews

Published: 6th Aug 2022 02:15:24   By: BBC News

ODN Video: Israeli Airstrike Flattens Gaza Home in DRAMATIC Footage

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'Israeli Airstrike Flattens Gaza Home in DRAMATIC Footage' Israeli airstrikes flattened homes in Gaza on Saturday, raising fears of another major escalation in the Mideast conflict. Gaza’s health ministry said at least 24 people had been killed so far, including six children. Nearly 600 Palestinian rockets and mortars have been fired back at Israel in retaliation but were intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome missile defence shield. #Israel #Gaza #MiddleEast Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODN/ If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/

Published: 7th Aug 2022 10:33:30   By: On Demand News

ODN Video: Archie Battersbee Dies After Life Support Withdrawn

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'Archie Battersbee Dies After Life Support Withdrawn' Archie Battersbee has died in hospital after weeks of legal battles between his family and doctors. His mother, Hollie Dance, stood outside Royal London Hospital to announce the news. #ArchieBattersbee #HollieDance #PaulBattersbee Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODN/ If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/

Published: 6th Aug 2022 02:32:40   By: On Demand News

ODN Video: Israel Unleashes DEADLY Airstrikes on Gaza

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'Israel Unleashes DEADLY Airstrikes on Gaza' Israeli jets pounded militant targets in Gaza early Saturday, as tensions remain high after a night of heavy weapons fire. The attack comes hours after Israel unleashed a wave of strikes on Gaza on Friday, killing at least 11 people. #Gaza #Israel #Palestine Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODN/ If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/

Published: 6th Aug 2022 10:26:39   By: On Demand News

ODN Video: Alex Jones Ordered to Pay $4 Milion Over False Sandy Hook claims

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Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been ordered to pay over $4 million in damages for spreading disinformation about the Sandy Hook School shootings. The owner of the far-right ‘Infowars’ website had repeatedly used his platform to reject the massacre as a hoax. On his show, Jones repeatedly argued that the shooting was organised by the US government and that the parents of the dead children were "crisis actors". The parents of one of the 6-year-old boy that died that day sued him for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. #AlexJones #SandyHook Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODN/ If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/

Published: 5th Aug 2022 01:16:55   By: On Demand News

ODN Video: Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss Get a GRILLING in Leadership Debate

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'Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss Get a GRILLING in Leadership Debate' Leadership candidates, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, take part in a Sky News debate as they battle for the keys to Number 10. . #RishiSunak #LizTruss #Conservative Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODN/ If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/

Published: 4th Aug 2022 10:48:36   By: On Demand News

CBC Video: Quebec deputy premier calls for investigation into alleged beating of Senegalese diplomatic staff

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The Republic of Senegal says one of its on-duty diplomats in Ottawa was beaten at her home by police earlier this week. Quebec Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Safety Geneviève Guilbeault announced she had asked the province's police watchdog to investigate. Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.6543497 »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Find CBC News on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1WjG36m Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H For breaking news on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1WjDyks Follow CBC News on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Z0iE7O Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 75 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

Published: 6th Aug 2022 11:53:14   By: CBC News

CBC Video: Aydin Coban convicted of sexually extorting B.C. teen Amanda Todd

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WARNING: This video contains details of sexual extortion and may affect those who have experienced it or know someone affected by it. Dutch national Aydin Coban, 44, was found guilty of extortion, two counts of possession of child pornography, child luring and criminal harassment against Amanda Todd, a B.C. teenager who died by suicide in 2012 after posting a video on YouTube saying she had been blackmailed by an online predator. Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.6541210 »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Find CBC News on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1WjG36m Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H For breaking news on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1WjDyks Follow CBC News on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Z0iE7O Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 75 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

Published: 6th Aug 2022 11:22:48   By: CBC News

CBC Video: Hockey Canada's chair of board of directors steps down

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Amid criticisms of Hockey Canada's handling of sexual assault allegations, the organization's chair of the board of directors, Michael Brind'Amour, has stepped down effective immediately. To read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.6543738 »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Find CBC News on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1WjG36m Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H For breaking news on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1WjDyks Follow CBC News on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Z0iE7O Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 75 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

Published: 6th Aug 2022 07:38:22   By: CBC News

CBC Video: Alex Jones ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents another $45.2M in punitive damages

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A jury in Austin, Texas, has ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay Sandy Hook parents an additional $45.2 million US in punitive damages over his false claims that the school shooting was a hoax orchestrated by the U.S. government to tighten gun laws. This decision comes a day after Jones was ordered to pay $4.1 million US in compensatory damages. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Find CBC News on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1WjG36m Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H For breaking news on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1WjDyks Follow CBC News on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Z0iE7O Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 75 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

Published: 6th Aug 2022 12:29:23   By: CBC News

CBC Video: The goal of the handgun import ban is to save lives, says public safety minister

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Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino joins Power & Politics to discuss Canada's move to temporarily ban the importation of handguns until the permanent freeze comes into effect. The minister says the federal government has taken a concrete decision in order to save lives, as gun violence continues to spike in the country. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Find CBC News on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1WjG36m Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H For breaking news on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1WjDyks Follow CBC News on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Z0iE7O Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 75 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

Published: 6th Aug 2022 12:09:18   By: CBC News

Global Video: Ballroom culture: World’s 1st Global Black Pride LGBTQ+ celebrations

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The world’s first in-person Global Black Pride (GBP) events were held in Toronto, exactly one month after Pride and overlapping with the city’s Caribbean Carnival. Founded in 2020, it is an event that brings together Black 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across all continents. One of these events was the Black Pride Kiki Ball, co-hosted by the City of Toronto with the Toronto Kiki Ballroom Alliance (TKBA). In Canada, ballroom culture has exploded in recent years. Founded in 2010 in Toronto by Legendary Twysted Miyake-Mugler and Legendary Vixen, TKBA is a space to nurture the needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ BIPOC youth facing barriers and trauma. Started in New York during the 1960s, ballroom spaces were created by the queer and trans Black and Latinx community due to discrimination and a need for a safer nightlife. A function that hosts multiple competitive categories, each event typically consists of a DJ, a commentator, a judges panel, ballroom walkers and spectators coming together to celebrate one another and compete. For the world’s first in-person GBP event, this global event celebrated the unique intersection of these diverse cultures, marking how far the movement has come over the course of 60 years. For those who may be hearing about it for the first time, what exactly is a ball and what does it mean for the community? For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/tag/inside-pride/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #GlobalBlackPride #BallroomCulture

Published: 2nd Aug 2022 01:08:21   By: Global News

Global Video: “I feel very isolated”: People with disabilities face barriers accessing LGBTQ+ spaces

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Disability is a reality for many Canadians. Yet, people with disabilities often struggle to access businesses, nightclubs and other spaces. This is true in the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community as well. “I feel very isolated in a lot of those spaces because they’re not accessible,” disability awareness consultant Andrew Gurza tells Global News about hot spots in Toronto’s LGBTQ+ neighbourhood, “The Village.” “And if I can access the space a lot of the community doesn’t know how to receive me. Has never seen a disabled person like me in the space.” Global News’ Alyssa Julie spoke to two disabled people in the queer community, who said physical barriers aren’t the only hurdle they encounter. Global News’ Alyssa Julie reports. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews

Published: 29th Jun 2022 09:00:32   By: Global News

Global Video: Bisexual erasure: What it is, and how it impacts mental health

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Almost 500,000 people in Canada identify as bisexual, according to official data from Statistics Canada. However, although a growing portion of the Canadian population identifies as bisexual, those who come out as such are still met with denial, or their identities are questioned. This phenomenon is referred to as bisexual erasure. One example of this is when a bisexual person is said to be “experimenting,” or transitioning to gay or lesbian, as described by 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations, like GLAAD or Pflag. Global News’ Alyssa Julie explains what bisexual erasure is and how it can affect the mental health of those impacted. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/8921492/bisexual-stereotypes-stigma-inside-pride/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #2SLGBTQQIA+ #GlobalNews

Published: 22nd Jun 2022 09:00:25   By: Global News

Global Video: Raging Asian Women make themselves heard through traditional Taiko drumming

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In celebration of Asian Heritage Month and Pride in Canada, a group of pan-Asian women and non-binary drummers called Raging Asian Women (RAW), are making themselves heard through the traditional performance of Japanese Taiko drumming, one of the few ensembles of its kind. In Japanese, "taiko" literally means "drum," first used in ancient Japan over 2000 years ago. However the term has also come to refer to the wider art of traditional and modern Japanese drumming, with a mix of various technical rhythms, forms and instruments. The origins of RAW lay in “trying to fight against stereotypes of Asian women as submissive or quiet or powerless,” said Jody Chan, one of the drummers of the group. Y.J., another member of the group, said that “there’s still moments where I just feel a sense of pride and connection that I don’t think I feel anywhere else” when performing or rehearsing. Asian Heritage Month recognizes the contributions and influence of Canadians from diverse Asian backgrounds to the nation’s history, culture, and achievements. Started in the 1990s, the Government of Canada officially designated the month of May for celebrations in 2002. A recent survey released by the Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto Chapter (CCNC) and Project 1907 showed that reports of anti-Asian incidents last year saw a 47 per cent increase from 2020. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/7883021/asian-history-month-canada-2021/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #AsianHeritageMonth #PrideMonth

Published: 31st May 2022 09:51:13   By: Global News

Global Video: Parosmia: The long COVID-19 symptom that distorts smell and taste

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Parosmia is a post-COVID condition that distorts people's sense of smell, like for third-grade teacher Christine Chipinuck, who has been unable to eat in the staff cafeteria since her diagnosis. It started a few months after recovering from COVID-19, when her toothpaste suddenly tasted rancid and her favourite drink coffee smelled like gasoline. Sometimes she smells hairspray or vomit all day. There are very few things she can eat. There's still a lot to learn about this condition and how long it lasts, but the working theory is COVID-19 affects the receptors in the nose. Su-Ling Goh reports. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews

Published: 14th May 2022 02:30:04   By: Global News