August 2020 - Shades of Long Island

Suffolk County Lawmakers Announce New Laws Created to Promote Diversity and Inclusion

Amidst one of the largest social justice movements in history, Suffolk County lawmakers and community leaders gathered for a press conference to announce and listen to new diversity initiatives. One law broadened protection from discrimination based hair texture, protective styles or religious garments in the workplace and went into effect July 23. Another law, coined …

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Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – I Know You Got Soouul… Food

Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, News / By Miya Jones

Food is amazing, and their isn’t anything that slaps like soul food! We’re talking about the difference between surface-level soul food and second-level soul food, our favorite meals to go in on and the origins behind soul food. Watch the full episode below and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Tee Talk – Episode 8 Ft. Rapper Penthouse Ching

News / By MsTeeTalk

Penthouse Ching and I talk about his journey coming from ATL to New York, what Penthouse real estate is company and the Penthouse Music Group. Make sure to follow Ms. Tee Talk on Instagram @msteetalk.

Rapper Hazard Hayes Talks About Navigating Creativity in COVID-19 Times

Entertainment, Music, News / By Julio Taku

Michael Hayes a.k.a. “Hazard Hayes” is a 24-year-old rapper from Brentwood. He comes from a musical family with a brother that plays the bass, acoustic, electric guitar, harmonica, piano and can read and write sheet music; his uncle played in a band and he himself used to play violin in his earlier years, but wasn’t …

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Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – I’m Most Definitely From New York… New York

Entertainment, News / By Miya Jones

In the episode, we’re talking about our home state, New York! So what’s so great about New York? We’ll tell you. What’s so bad about New York? We’ll tell you that too! We’ve got bagels with capers, lox and “cawfee” with A1 pizza coupled with cold weather, the city and beaches, we get the best …

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Tee Talk – Episode 7 Ft. Photographer Tricia of Toddlewood

Arts, Entertainment, News / By MsTeeTalk

Ms. Tee Talk interviews Long Island Photographer Tricia of Toddlewood. Watch as we talk about her 10-year anniversary, her drive to recreate the Grammy’s and Emmy’s and many more. Don’t forget to follow Ms. Tee Talk on Instagram @msteetalk.

White Couple Arrested For Harassing Valley Stream Mother Who Believes it Was Racially Motivated

News / By Miya Jones

Two arrests have been made in the case of a Valley Stream mother and nurse who took to social media to report that she was being harassed and targeted racially by her neighbors for over three years. Over a month ago, Jennifer McLeggan, 39, created an Instagram account and documented harassment from her neighbors on …

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Racist Incident in Huntington Station Leaves Couple Feeling Unsafe

News / By Miya Jones

Long Island has been known for its bagels, distinct accent and suburban family atmosphere. Young married interracial couple Dana and Reggie Miller, who have been together for seven years and married for four, called the city their home for a long time. But, a new job on Long Island, a child and the need for …

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Blacker the Berry - Independent Film with Corey Brammah

Blacker the Berry – Independent Award-Nominated Filmmaker Corey Brammah Breaks Down What it Actually Takes to Make a Film

Arts, Entertainment, News, Podcasts / By Blacker the Berry

Welcome back to Blacker the Berry! Today’s guest is a close one to our panel, Corey Brammah. He is an award-nominated independent film director. In a very detailed manner, our guest breaks down process of filmmaking and what it takes to get your product out there. Don’t forget to follow us on IG @theberrygang1.

Tee Talk – Episode 3 Ft. Rapper Jay Six