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Shades of Long Island National Black Business Month Networking Mixer & Fireside Chat Recap
At the Digital Ballpark in Plainview, Long Island professionals came together to network, exchange ideas and receive gems during our info-packed fireside chat. Networking with food and Vidigal Wine sponsored by Grayscale Media was followed by a discussion with Lionel Chitty, the Nassau County Executive Director for Minority Affairs. Chitty’s …
Environmental Nonprofit Executive Director Adrienne Esposito Voices Concerns Over Long Island’s Water
Long Islanders know this summer’s record-breaking heat wave was intense. If you live in a house with central air conditioning, you’ll feel the heat when …
The Can’t-Miss Long Island Networking Event That is Honoring National Black Business Month
Running a small business can be tough. A million tabs a day are constantly open in your mind and on your laptop. Between emails, newsletters, …
Long Island Youth Organizers Speak On Changing Gun Legislation in New York
More than 500 protesters rallied around the Nassau County Legislature back in June to call for action against gun violence. Baldwin resident Nicolette Carrion was …
Q&A: Member of the Shinnecock Nation Speaks on the Fight to Free Beach Access for Tribe Members
On July 9, members of the Shinnecock Nation and their allies held a protest to demand that the Southampton Village Board of Trustees give free …
Entertainment
Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – Favorite Travel Destinations
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. …
“American Idol” Star and Patchogue’s Christian Guardino Releases New Single “Higher”
Singer and “American Idol” breakout Star Christian Guardino, has taken the country by storm with his soulful sounds and effortless riffs. The 21-year-old first made …
Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – Social Media Pet Peeves
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 …
Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – Favorite Summer Memories: Summers as a Child
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 …
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Education
Stony Brook Students Speak Out About Recent Asian Discrimination Crimes
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in another world changing problem: discrimination and hate against the …
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This Photographer is Carving Out Her Own Lane in a White Dominated Industry
In today’s social climate, it’s hard to find a moment of beauty within the chaos erupting in our own communities. Despite the odds, 19-year-old Photographer …
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 …
Fashion
Long Island Drag Queen Naomi, the Crown Jewel of the Hamptons Has Overcome Hardship and Has a Vital Message For LGBTQ+ Youth
We can all agree that Long Island is no San Francisco when it comes to celebrating Pride. But local queer activists and residents have been …
Food & Drink
How Black Food Businesses On Long Island Are Doing During the Pandemic
Nestled on the corner of West Merrick Road and Ormonde Boulevard, Pretty Toni’s Cafe would be bustling with customers who are looking for a bit …
Politics
Jones Beach, the Expressway and More: Robert Moses’ Historical Stamp of Early Institutional Racism (Op-Ed)
Built by Long Island State Park Commissioner Robert Moses, Jones Beach State Park represents some of the earliest forms of institutional racism here on Long …
Successful Hunger Strike Brings Aid to Excluded Essential Workers
Successful Hunger Strike Brings Aid to Excluded Essential Workers
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