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Month: November 2020

Forget Black Friday, It’s Native American Heritage Day.
Lifestyle, News

Forget Black Friday, It’s Native American Heritage Day.

November 27, 2020 by Adrienne J. Romero

Forget the sales. We’re talking culture. Today is Native American Heritage Day, so here’s a list of facts you may not know about their lifestyle and how they influenced America today.

Here’s The Real History Behind Thanksgiving
News

Here’s The Real History Behind Thanksgiving

November 26, 2020November 27, 2020 by SoCul Staff

Photo courtesy of History.com. When you were in kindergarten, a few days before Thanksgiving, you most likely sat at a big table with your classmates. […]

SoCul’s 10 Thanksgiving Dishes From Around The World
Editorial, Food

SoCul’s 10 Thanksgiving Dishes From Around The World

November 25, 2020 by SoCul Staff

Think of your traditional Thanksgiving dishes. Now scratch that — we’re going to show you other dishes from Latin America, Philippines and more that you can bring to the dinner table.

SoCul Staff Picks “Thanksgiving” Songs!
Music, Playlists

SoCul Staff Picks “Thanksgiving” Songs!

November 23, 2020December 15, 2020 by SoCul Staff

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we decided to select some classic and modern songs that talk about family and feel-good things.  Jam out […]

Despite their struggles, Giants and Jets fans have not given up hope
Sports

Despite their struggles, Giants and Jets fans have not given up hope

November 22, 2020 by Hadi Shabbir

The New York Giants and Jets have had a rough start the season, and it seems to keep getting rougher. Still, these Hudson County fans say they still think they have a chance.

SoCul’s Top 14 Thanksgiving TV Episodes
Editorial, Entertainment

SoCul’s Top 14 Thanksgiving TV Episodes

November 22, 2020 by SoCul Staff

This holiday season will be different. Sit back with our staff picks for Thanksgiving TV episodes! We’re watching Fresh Prince, How I Met Your Mother and more.

Hudson County Diaries: A Nighttime Walk Through 3 Towns
Photojournalism, SoCul Series

Hudson County Diaries: A Nighttime Walk Through 3 Towns

November 20, 2020 by Neidy Gutierrez

Hudson County Diaries is an ongoing Slice of Culture series where we take photos of people, places and things throughout the diverse county. In this part, we’re walking through West New York, North Bergen and Guttenberg.

How to Make Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
Food

How to Make Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

November 19, 2020 by Victoria Bishop-Smith

Sometimes, the best recipes are served at home!

Writers of Tomorrow: Coming of Age in Filipino Culture
Entertainment, SoCul Series

Writers of Tomorrow: Coming of Age in Filipino Culture

November 18, 2020November 18, 2020 by Joy Oliveras

But, what about the writers of tomorrow? People who live today who could be future best sellers? Future masters whose works will stand the tests of time and last throughout the ages.

Money Talks – A Week in Jersey City With A Working College Student
Lifestyle, SoCul Series

Money Talks – A Week in Jersey City With A Working College Student

November 17, 2020 by Alexis Morales

Money Talks is a Slice of Culture series where we ask real people in Hudson County not only how they make their money, but also how they spend it, specifically during a seven day period.

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#wearitwednesday #wordwednesday • We’re giving #wearitwednesday #wordwednesday • We’re giving y’all a✌🏽piece feature for the day: we’re talking sustainable fashion. Sustainable fashion is clothing that’s designed, manufactured and distributed environmentally friendly and is ethical towards its workers — something that brands like Shein, Fashion Nova and Forever 21 don’t do. Swipe to learn more and how to say “sustainable” in French! 🇫🇷🧤🧣

Visit https://www.sliceofculture.com for our previous stories on culture, fashion, games, sports and more!
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🎨 Wear it Wednesday graphic: @alyssasus 
Word wednesday graphic: @somanycurlz 

#sustainablefashion #fashion #fashionnova #forever21 #shein #french #france #marrineserre #chnge
Welcome Ramadan! 🌙 This month is one of the mos Welcome Ramadan! 🌙 This month is one of the most sacred in the Islamic calendar. Swipe left to learn more about the month, how to support your Muslim friends and how to participate! 

Visit https://www.sliceofculture.com for our previous stories on culture, fashion, games, sports and more!
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🎨: @jellybeansu 

#ramadan #ramadan2021 #ramadanmubarak
We got a new spring playlist picked by yours truly We got a new spring playlist picked by yours truly, the SoCul Staff! 💛 Get into the spring vibes with these 31 songs! Link in bio! 🎶 

Article: SoCul Staff
Graphic: Neidy G.
#supportlocal • From longanisa to pancit to twis #supportlocal • From longanisa to pancit to twists on traditional Filipino dishes, @twelve_truck is as authentic as it gets 😍 Meet the two cousins who are teaching Filipino culture through their cuisine 🍳🍗🇵🇭 Swipe left to see how they got started, what they serve, where they serve and what they have to say about POC small businesses 🤞🏽

Check out our story to see what days they’ll be serving Hoboken!

Visit https://www.sliceofculture.com for our previous stories on culture, fashion, games, sports and more!
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🎨: @adrienne.jro 
📸: @twelve_truck 

#newjersey #filipinofood #philippines #filipino #filipinodessert #hobokennj
@dmx might have passed today but his legacy lives @dmx might have passed today but his legacy lives on forever. The rapper’s influence on hip hop can be found in the sounds of those like Ja Rule and even Pop Smoke. Swipe left to learn more on the legend and see some of his fans’ favorite clips ❌
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🎨 graphic: @adrienne.jro 
📸🎥: credited

#dmx #ripdmx #hiphop #rapper
#tastetheculture • Another Thursday means anothe #tastetheculture • Another Thursday means another recipe! 😋 This week our staff writer is sharing a special recipe for Belizean Johnny Cakes! Swipe for how to make your own and click the link in our bio for more 🤩

Visit https://www.sliceofculture.com for our previous stories on culture, fashion, games, sports and more!
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🎨+📝: @victoriabishopsmith 

#belize #belizean #belizeanfood #howto #recipes #recipeoftheday
#WordWednesday • “Khob Khun Khap” is “Than #WordWednesday • “Khob Khun Khap” is “Thank You” in Thai. 🇹🇭 Did you know the language is believed to have originated in an area between the border of Vietnam and China? Swipe to learn more! 

Graphic: @somanycurlz 

#wordoftheday #thankyou #thai #thailand #asia #languages
#talkaboutit • We got a new “Money Talks” up #talkaboutit • We got a new “Money Talks” up on our website 🤑. This week we’re looking into what a 23 year old from WNY spends in a week. Link in bio 💰 

DM us if you’d like to participate in our series! All subjects are anonymous so spend as much or as little, no one will know! 

Article: @alexis_moralesxo 
Graphic: @jellybeansu
#musicmonday • Yep, that’s right.. We’re bac #musicmonday • Yep, that’s right.. We’re back again with our staff graphic designer’s top 5 songs of March 🥶Swipe to see the tunes and click the link in our bio for direct YouTube links 🎧🍃

Visit https://www.sliceofculture.com for our previous stories on culture, fashion, games, sports and more!
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🎨+ 📝: @alyssasus 

#music #raury #serenaisioma #yameiionline #passionpit #flume #songrecommendation
#StreamIt • “Run Lola Run” is a 90s action t #StreamIt • “Run Lola Run” is a 90s action thriller where Manni, a Berlin criminal has 20 minutes to come up with $100k to give to The Boss after he leaves it in a subway car. He sends his girlfriend, Lola through the streets of the city to lbeg the money out of her bank manager father and get to Manni before he does something dangerous! 

Swipe to learn more about the film. 

Graphic: @artpunkjunk
#featurefriday • Today we’re spotlight a multi #featurefriday • Today we’re spotlight a multi-talented creative! Meet Brianna Marie, owner of @xxenoughsaidxx. Brianna is from New Jersey and is a painter, tattoo artist and more. Swipe to see the works and how you can cop your own 🤩

Visit https://www.sliceofculture.com for our previous stories on culture, fashion, games, sports and more!
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🎨: @adrienne.jro 
📸: @artbybrix3 @xxenoughsaidxx 

#newjersey #newjerseytattoo #art #artistsoninstagram #creative #paintersofinstagram
#writerwednesday • We’re diving into the world #writerwednesday • We’re diving into the world of fanfiction! ✏️✨ Read what our 105 respondents had to say about the type of fanfiction they write, the fandoms they’re in and how some of them have written fanfictions over 100,000 words! Click the link in our bio for the full story, and get ready for part ✌🏽coming soon. 

Visit https://www.sliceofculture.com for our previous stories on culture, fashion, games, sports and more!
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📝: @joyjade64 
🎨: @jellybeansu 

#fanfiction #fanfictionstories #fanfictions #newjersey #writersofinstagram #writerscommunity #writersofig #writersnetwork
In 2019, 33% of Americans delayed seeking medical In 2019, 33% of Americans delayed seeking medical treatment because of the cost. And as Covid-19 hit the nation in 2020, more people have lost health insurance making medical cost expense for even more people. 

Even though Affordable Care Act and Medicare For All exist, they aren’t really benefiting much and neither the Democratic or Republican party are doing anything about it. 

That’s where mutual aid can benefit. Mutual aid is when people work together to meet the needs of a community and improve their condition. Read more about it in our latest article! Link in bio. 

Article: @heyitsjxson 
Illustration: Mary Kate McDevitt via Curbed
#featurefriday • 🚨IT’S AIR MAX DAY🚨 Swip #featurefriday • 🚨IT’S AIR MAX DAY🚨 Swipe to learn how the sneaker has transcended through the years and stays relevant in the sneaker community. 👟 Click the link in our bio for the full story!

Visit https://www.sliceofculture.com for our previous stories on culture, fashion, games, sports and more!
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📝 article: @jerseycityarod23 
🎨 graphic: @alyssasus 
📸 photo: @adrienne.jro 

#airmax #airmaxday #airmax97 #airmax90 #airmax95 #hudsoncounty #newjersey #sneakerhead
This Thursday’s Taste the Culture dish is none o This Thursday’s Taste the Culture dish is none other than Shepherd’s Pie 🥧 The classic & hearty casserole used to be called cottage pie and it originated in England. 

Swipe or click the link in our bio for the full recipe/facts! 

Graphic & article @victoriabishopsmith
Ádh mór!” 💚 Translation: "Good Luck" in Iri Ádh mór!” 💚 Translation: "Good Luck" in Irish Gaelic! 

Swipe to learn some facts about the language! ☘️ #HappyLearning #WordWednesday 🇮🇪 

Graphic: @somanycurlz 

#irishgaelic #irishlanguage #goodluck #adhmor
Kruz (@kruzadar) has successfully paved her way in Kruz (@kruzadar) has successfully paved her way into a historically male dominated gaming industry becoming a top female gamer. She’s been practically gaming since birth! But her accomplishment hasn’t been without struggle. She’s faced discrimination and harassment within her own community. 

Kruzadar talked to Slice of Culture about her journey and how she’s kicking ass in the gaming industry even through the good and the bad! 

Click the link in our bio to read the article! 

Article: @adrienne.jro 
Illustration: @l0st_amul3t 
Graphic: @adrienne.jro & @alyssasus
#musicmonday • 🎶STAY WITH MEEEE🎶 You may h #musicmonday • 🎶STAY WITH MEEEE🎶 You may have heard this song from viral TikToks, but this classic song is more than just that! Swipe to learn more about Miki Matsubara 🌸

Visit https://www.sliceofculture.com for our previous stories on culture, fashion, games, sports and more!
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🎨: @somanycurlz 

#japanese #japanesemusic #tiktok #staywithme #80s #80smusic
#streamit • You need to watch the Riot Grrrl Fil #streamit • You need to watch the Riot Grrrl Films of Sarah Jacobson🎞 Jacobson’s early death at the age of 32 has made her into a “what if” story in American film, but has caused many to idolize her films even more. Swipe to learn about her two films you might not have heard of, but might be interested in watching 👀

Visit https://www.sliceofculture.com for our previous stories on culture, fashion, games, sports and more!
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🎨: @artpunkjunk 

#riotgrrrl #sarahjacobson #films #filmstowatch #watchnow
#supportlocal • Meet Jamie, the founder and owne #supportlocal • Meet Jamie, the founder and owner of @xbbycrochets 🐻🪡 Swipe to see her creations 🤩 and read what she has to say about POC small business owners and the rise in Asian hate crimes ✊🏽

Visit https://www.sliceofculture.com for our previous stories on culture, fashion, games, sports and more!
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📷: @xbbycrochets 
🎨: @jellybeansu @adrienne.jro 

#newjersey #pocsmallbusiness #pocbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #aapi #crochet #crochetersofinstagram #hudsoncountynj #jerseycity
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