March 2021 - Shades of Long Island

A REAL Look Back at History and Why Black People Are Weary of COVID Vaccines (Op-Ed)

Numerous polls have shown that Black Americans are more reluctant to get the COVID-19 vaccines than any other ethnic group in the United States. An Associated Press/NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll from early February says that Black Americans are less likely to say that they have received the shot or will receive it …

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Organization of Latino Americans of Eastern Long Island’s Important Work During the Pandemic

News / By Benjamin Karlin

Throughout the United States, minorities have been hit the hardest by the pandemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only nine percent of Hispanics and eight percent of Black people received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Meanwhile, 66% of white people have received their first shot. One of the …

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Long Island Filmmaker Documents Heated Protest-Filled Summer in Documentary “The MVMT”

Arts, Entertainment, News / By Miya Jones

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 lift his spirits and clarify what his life purpose was. “Film has been such a crucial aspect of my existence,” said Dorval, and when the summer of protest emerged last …

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“We’re Still Here”: Jeremy Dennis Uses Visual Art to Explore Indigenous Identity

Arts, Entertainment, News / By Katherine Heredia

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 around for nearly 10,000 years, yet there are people out there who are unaware of their existence. “Most people think of Native Americans in the past tense,” said Dennis. “For …

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Social Media Content Creator Donicia Hodge Found a Home at BET After Working Past Years of Racial Bias

BET Social Media Content Creator Donicia Hodge Reveals the Racial Biases She Overcame While Working in the Journalism Field

Entertainment, News / By Cyera Williams

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, Hodge has had many uncomfortable experiences in her positions before being recruited to BET. Hodge said she worked a lot through the Town of Babylon before getting to digital media. …

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Entertainment Facilities on Long Island Open Up After a Year of Being Closed

Business, News / By Jessica Coacci

After a year in the dark, indoor family entertainment centers and amusement parks have been given the green light to reopen. NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Feb. 17 that indoor family entertainment centers and places of amusement can open with a 25% capacity limit beginning Friday, March 26. On April 9 outdoor amusement parks may …

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Artist Marina Khan Puts Her Underrepresented South Asian and Muslim Culture On Full Display

Arts, Entertainment, News / By Alisa Walsh

Long Island resident and former Commack high school student, Marina Khan is one of the many underrepresented talents existing in our community today. With plenty of awards and past museum exhibits to prove it, Khan’s passion for art and painting has proven to be exceedingly impressive. As a Pakistani-American, Muslim and eldest daughter of two …

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New CDC Guidelines Advises Everyone to Wear Two Masks

News / By Jessica Coacci

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a study discovering that two masks are better than one in regards to fighting COVID-19. “Double Masking”, as the CDC claims, refers to wearing a medical mask under a cloth mask. The study by the CDC found that wearing an unknotted medical mask protects 56% …

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Racial Slur Used Against Long Island Activist and Teenager Sparks Outrage

News / By Werlhens Francois

*TRIGGER WARNING*⚠️ The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Freeport, Roosevelt Youth Branch (NAACPFRYB) and Young Long Island for Justice organized a Freeport candidate forum and a proceeding texting event, requesting candidates from two different slates who are running in Freeport in village elections. According to Kiana Abbady, who is a steering community …

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Across the Mic with Julio Taku - Being a Young Businesswoman

Across The Mic with Julio Taku – Iman Olden – Being a Production Assistant in LA

Entertainment, News / By Julio Taku

This episode I’m joined by Iman Olden, production and executive assistant for film and TV. We discuss the landscape of Hollywood during a racial reckoning and it’s effects in front and behind the camera. Iman tells of how she has demystified celebrities and not getting star struck. We also speak about career paths and engaging …

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