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One Dead Two Injured inside Deadly Shooting at West Hempstead Stop & Shop
A deadly shooting inside a Stop & Shop in West Hempstead takes the lives of one and seriously injures two others. According to Nassau County Authorities and Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder the incident happened April 20 early Tuesday Morning at 11:19 a.m. when a man who was wearing …
Evidence of Slavery on the East End of Long Island Lies in “Plain Sight”
When Americans think of slavery, they probably have Souhern plantations in mind. We are led to believe that slavery was a uniquely southern institution, occurring …
The Colored Colors Hybrid Art Festival Sponsored by The Vybe Lounge Set to Help Artists Recover from the Pandemic
As vaccinations start to roll out and the world begins to reopen, people are getting back to what they love. For artists and musicians, the …
Long Island’s Past Includes the Underground Railroad in Sag Harbor (Op-Ed)
Many long-time residents of Sag Harbor would be surprised to learn that evidence suggests locations in the historical Eastville community were stops on the Underground …
It’s More than just Glitter and Gems – it’s Gen Z’s Gateway to Editorial Makeup (Op-Ed)
More than a year and a half ago, the hit TV series about troubled teens “Euphoria” premiered on HBO. After receiving major success, it’s highly …
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The Colored Colors Hybrid Art Festival Sponsored by The Vybe Lounge Set to Help Artists Recover from the Pandemic
As vaccinations start to roll out and the world begins to reopen, people are getting back to what they love. For artists and musicians, the …
Long Island Filmmaker Documents Heated Protest-Filled Summer in Documentary “The MVMT”
TRIGGER WARNING! Films were there for 19-year-old Haitian-American Kristopher Dorval during a tough year of his life. A series of movies throughout that year helped …
“We’re Still Here”: Jeremy Dennis Uses Visual Art to Explore Indigenous Identity
Jeremy Dennis was born and raised in the Shinnecock Indian Reservation located in Southampton. The Shinnecock Nation is a community of people who have been …
BET Social Media Content Creator Donicia Hodge Reveals the Racial Biases She Overcame While Working in the Journalism Field
Donicia Hodge, lead editorial content creator at BET, worked her way up in the communications field despite racial biases. Born and raised on Long Island, …
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How the Syosset School District Teaches Race In the Classroom
The Syosset Central School District on Long Island has added steps into their curriculum to …
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The Colored Colors Hybrid Art Festival Sponsored by The Vybe Lounge Set to Help Artists Recover from the Pandemic
As vaccinations start to roll out and the world begins to reopen, people are getting back to what they love. For artists and musicians, the …
Long Island Filmmaker Documents Heated Protest-Filled Summer in Documentary “The MVMT”
TRIGGER WARNING! Films were there for 19-year-old Haitian-American Kristopher Dorval during a tough year of his life. A series of movies throughout that year helped …
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It’s More than just Glitter and Gems – it’s Gen Z’s Gateway to Editorial Makeup (Op-Ed)
More than a year and a half ago, the hit TV series about troubled teens “Euphoria” premiered on HBO. After receiving major success, it’s highly …
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Tee Talk – Episode 17 Ft. Full Of Soul Interview
This Tee Talk interview with Kadasia is full of soul, literally! Kadasia is the owner of the Long Island-based catering company, Full of Soul. Watch …
Politics
We The People Party Focuses On Diversity, Criminal Justice and Revitalizing Freeport During Mayoral Candidate Forum
The NAACP Freeport – Roosevelt Youth and Young Long Island for Justice held a candidate forum on Feb. 19th and Feb 20th. The forum was …
The People’s Campaign For Parole Justice Targets the Long Island Five to Help End Mass Incarceration and Promote Racial Justice
Two social justice groups came together on Thursday evening to call attention to New York’s prison and parole system and call on the Democratic state …
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