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Petition Calls For Gov. Kathy Hochul to Save Freeport’s Cleveland Park
A petition with over 1,600 signatures, along with several residents, are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to stop the controversial $49 million sale and rezoning of Freeport’s Clevland Park to a developer. The petition was created by local Activist Myles Hollingsworth. “We’re clearly saying we want the preservation of green …
PJs for the Culture – World’s Only Black-Owned Holiday Pajama Line Created By this Long Island Mother-Son Duo
Nothing screams holiday season like matching family pajamas. Warm, bell covered long-sleeves adorning everyone’s favorite jolly figure are part of what sets the holidays off. …
Black Celebrities You Probably Didn’t Know Have Long Island Ties
When a lot of people think of Long Island, “Black” isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But, from the North Shore to the …
Shades of Long Island National Black Business Month Networking Mixer & Fireside Chat Recap
At the Digital Ballpark in Plainview, Long Island professionals came together to network, exchange ideas and receive gems during our info-packed fireside chat. Networking with …
Environmental Nonprofit Executive Director Adrienne Esposito Voices Concerns Over Long Island’s Water
Long Islanders know this summer’s record-breaking heat wave was intense. If you live in a house with central air conditioning, you’ll feel the heat when …
Entertainment
Black Celebrities You Probably Didn’t Know Have Long Island Ties
When a lot of people think of Long Island, “Black” isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But, from the North Shore to the …
Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – Favorite Travel Destinations
What’s your favorite part about traveling? What’s your least favorite? This week, we’re discussing our most memorable travel experiences – the good and the bad. …
“American Idol” Star and Patchogue’s Christian Guardino Releases New Single “Higher”
Singer and “American Idol” breakout Star Christian Guardino, has taken the country by storm with his soulful sounds and effortless riffs. The 21-year-old first made …
Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – Social Media Pet Peeves
Social media can be a great thing…but it can also be annoying. This week we’re talking about our social media pet peeves. Like when someone …
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New Club at Sag Harbor’s Pierson High School Highlights Asian Culture
Over the past few weeks, local and national news programs have shown graphic videos of …
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Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – How Encanto Addresses Family Trauma
How does generational trauma impact a family? Kick it with us as we unpack Disney’s Encanto. From the animation and music to living up to …
Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – Binge Watching Let’s Watch Together
This week the Joneses are talking about the shows they like to binge-watch, the streaming services they prefer, as well as the positives and negatives …
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Long Island Fashion and Beauty Experts Weigh-in on Retail Companies’ Plans For Diversity and Inclusion
Retail companies since last May have shown interest in Black-owned businesses amid the ongoing calls for racial and social-economic equality from the Black Lives Matter …
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Black History Month Business Highlight – The Hush Truck
We celebrate Black excellence 24/7, all 365 days of the year, but for Black History Month, we’re doing a little something special. Throughout the month, …
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Q&A: LGBT Network Gives Long Islanders the Family and Foundation they Need to Live Unapologetically
Being a member of the LGBTQ community is not easy. Potential discrimination, isolation and health risks are just some of the obstacles that members of …
Q&A: Dr. Minghao Liu Shares How the New York and Long Island LGBTQ+ Community Can Access Proper Healthcare
Dr. Minghao Liu, a New York physician who specializes in LGBTQ healthcare, recently appeared on Today. She now joins Shades of Long Island for a …
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