The Second Annual Juneteenth Cultural Festival is coming to Hicksville. Founded by the Black Legacy Partners, the event showcases Black culture on Long Island. “We wanted to be the official Juneteenth event company to do this celebration in Long Island,” said Kestle Bess, founder and president of the Black Legacy Partners. “We wanted to make
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. Which travel destinations are on your bucket list? Let us know in the comments! We hope you enjoyed our family #talkshow together on YouTube with our laughter, jokes, moments discussed,
Singer and “American Idol” breakout Star and Patchogue’s Christian Guardino, has taken the country by storm with his soulful sounds and effortless riffs.The 21-year-old first made his way on the scene back in March. He auditioned for “American Idol” with Donny Hathaway’s “A Song for You.” Guardino started his singing career at the age of
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 re-shares an embarrassing photo from 4 years ago or when you have 20+ notifications that have nothing to do with you. What are your social pet peeves?! How do you
With every new Black business created, the African-American community inches closer towards economic equality according to Richalin Rodney, founder of Long Island’s The Black Business Gala. “The racial wealth gap that people of color have lived through is lessened,” said Rodney. “Jobs are created in the Black community, and visibility and representation for the youth
Summertime is almost here, and this week we’re reminiscing on how we spent our summers as a child. What are your most looking forward to this Summer?! Tell us in the comments! We hope you enjoyed our family #talkshow together on YouTube with our laughter, jokes, moments discussed, true opinions, and much more. Come join
Being a mother is not an easy job. From early morning coddling to late night homework sessions with your chuld, there is a reason why mothers deserve more than just Mother’s Day to be celebrated, pampered and loved. Throwing a pandemic into the mix doesn’t make things easier. These Long Island mothers shared their experiences
Get ready for the Battle of the Generations! In one corner: Gen X and in the other, their formidable opponent: Millennials! There are stereotypes surrounding both generations, and nothing is off the table in discussing them. You don’t want to miss this showdown! We hope you enjoyed our family #talkshow together on YouTube with our
Climate change affects everyone on this planet. The environment people live in can drastically change if left unchecked. With rising sea levels, Long Island’s unique geographical features make some areas on the island susceptible to more drastic changes. Climate change is a long-term change in local or global climate patterns. Many contributions impact climate change,
This week we are talking about our favorite throwback songs, also known as “Oatmeal Songs.” When we were all younger we remember eating oatmeal as a child with music playing in the background. When you hear these songs, you are right back there. What are some Oatmeal Songs from your childhood? Check out our Oatmeals
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