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Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce Hosts Unique Honoree Ceremony For Black Media
During minority business week on Oct. 11, the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce hosted their inaugural Salute to Black Media Awards Night. The historic event happened at the Lorraine Gregory Communications studio and marketing office in Edgewood. “At the chamber, our organization can be a catalyst to stimulate ...
Read More → Pro-Palestine Rally in Mineola Calls For Peace
October 22, 2023
Last Sunday, a large crowd of demonstrators stood outside the Nassau County Executive Building in Mineola to call for peace amidst the ongoing conflict between ...
Read More → Things to Do On Long Island For Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2023
October 5, 2023
During Indigenous People’s Day, Native traditions are proudly on full display. NPR reported that the very idea of Indigenous Peoples’ Day was first proposed in ...
Read More → Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Long Island
September 28, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month began as a way to observe Hispanic culture and traditions. Starting as a week in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson, it ...
Read More → Long Island Charities that Help those in Need
September 4, 2023
nonprofit, Long Island, domestic violence, fashion Nonprofit organizations are an integral part of any community. These organizations can serve a community’s needs in multiple ways, ...
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Things to Do On Long Island For Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2023
October 5, 2023
During Indigenous People’s Day, Native traditions are proudly on full display. NPR reported that the very idea of Indigenous Peoples’ Day was first proposed in ...
Read More → Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Long Island
September 28, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month began as a way to observe Hispanic culture and traditions. Starting as a week in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson, it ...
Read More → Shades of Long Island Episode 2 Highlights Black History and Excellence on Long Island
February 13, 2023
We’re back with a brand new episode of Shades of Long Island! His sunglasses have been featured in Vibe Magazine and seen on the face ...
Read More → The BOP Open Mic Night Aims to Make Long Island a Poetry Destination
January 11, 2023
The Recording Academy recently made the decision to show poets love, adding the category Best Spoken Word Poetry Album to their list of Grammy awards. ...
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New Club at Sag Harbor’s Pierson High School Highlights Asian Culture
May 10, 2021
Over the past few weeks, local and national news programs have shown graphic videos of ...
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Things to Do On Long Island For Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2023
October 5, 2023
During Indigenous People’s Day, Native traditions are proudly on full display. NPR reported that the very idea of Indigenous Peoples’ Day was first proposed in ...
Read More → Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Long Island
September 28, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month began as a way to observe Hispanic culture and traditions. Starting as a week in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson, it ...
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Chaotic Cosmetics, Long Island’s Premier LGBTQ, Cruelty Free Makeup Brand
July 3, 2023
Chaotic Cosmetics is a local, LGBTQ-owned makeup business that has grown remarkably over the past few years. This seems to be the product of tireless ...
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Local Burger Spots You Have to Check Out Before Summer Ends
August 23, 2023
The hamburger is a classic American staple, that practically everyone seems to love some variation of. Originally from Hamburg, Germany, the burger has come to ...
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LI Congressman George Santos to Face Federal Charges: Now What?
May 11, 2023
Long Island Congressman George Santos has been charged with 13 federal counts, which includes seven counts of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering, one ...
Read More → Q&A: LGBT Network Gives Long Islanders the Family and Foundation they Need to Live Unapologetically
July 18, 2022
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 ...
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