Between The World and Me has documented a heart wrenching conversation of the black experience; an unspoken manual of navigating a white society in black skin. This story is depicted by Kamilah Forbes, based on the book written by Ta-Nehisi Coates called Between the World and Me, which was performed […]
As the days become shorter and a steady chill greets us, Christmas and all its musical splendor is on the horizon. Christmas just isn’t Christmas without your favorite holiday song. As the season grows near, Christmas songs seem to mark the start of a short season; whether it’s Mariah Carey’s […]
Debbie Allen, world-renowned actress, producer, singer and dancer extraordinaire has encapsulated a teaching style and production that will transform the dance world as we know it. From F.A.M.E, the Oscars, Grey’s Anatomy and everything in-between, Debbie Allen has dominated in class, perfection, style and flare. Allen has earned the title […]
When was the last time you and your family watched a “feel good” movie? Well, look no further; Jingle Jangle is here to do just that. We’ve been isolated in our homes for months now, and there are very few things that are able to entertain us while we are […]
Over the course of this past year, we have been inundated with the presidential election and the race to the White House. Though the projected winner is already announced, the aftermath is what worries me the most. After four long arduous days from election day, Joe Biden was announced as […]
Women have populated our churches for decades, but very few are ever recognized as ministers and did not exist as pastors or reverends. In today’s world, women are successfully navigating these masculine waters but are still met with great bias and resistance. Women have always been forgotten and silenced in […]
Prior to the pandemic, retail stores everywhere were in great financial trouble. State mandated closings have forced many businesses to shut their stores for good. As a child, going to my favorite store was filled with anxious excitement. Toys R’ Us and many other adolescent and young adult stores made […]
The holidays have always been a time of family, food and laughter. However, the state of our world today has transformed our traditions and has allowed us to create new ways to celebrate the most interactive holiday most look forward to; Thanksgiving. Growing up for many people, Thanksgiving was always […]
Most of us have been cooped up for the last few months and are more than ready to leave the familiar walls of our home, even just for a while. Although the COVID crisis is still very real, many places in Long Island have created spaces for socially-distant fun for […]
A latchkey kid is used to describe a child who is left alone for part of the day before a parent returns from work. It was coined “latchkey” in the 1940’s, and had grown in popularity during the 1980’s as a number of children experienced it. The term is often […]
