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Month: July 2021

For Your Edification: Simone Biles Is A Hero For Being A Survivor, Not Withdrawing
Opinion, SoCul Series, Sports

For Your Edification: Simone Biles Is A Hero For Being A Survivor, Not Withdrawing

July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 by Ed Daniel

Biles Is A Hero because she is a survivor of sexual abuser Nassar and continued to be excellent in the world in which she and her abuser were introduced. 

Latin Artists Coming to NJ/NY 2021
Entertainment

Latin Artists Coming to NJ/NY 2021

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 by Neidy Gutierrez

It’s been a long year without seeing our favorite artists live, but slowly live music has been making a comeback this summer and we couldn’t […]

Here’s The Jersey City Illustrator Who Recreates Your Sentimental Moments.
Feature

Here’s The Jersey City Illustrator Who Recreates Your Sentimental Moments.

July 24, 2021 by Adrienne J. Romero

“I get to recreate a lot of sentimental moments for people and their reactions and thank you emails really make my day…,” Jersey City Illustrator said.

‘It’s Shotime!’: The Challenges An Asian Baseball Superstar Faces
Opinion, Sports

‘It’s Shotime!’: The Challenges An Asian Baseball Superstar Faces

July 23, 2021July 25, 2021 by Aldwin Romero

What makes Ohtani so special and unique is his play style, which has been compared to New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth, regarded by some to be baseball’s greatest of all-time.

Writers of Tomorrow: Behind The Scenes With A NJ Screenwriter
Entertainment, Feature, SoCul Series

Writers of Tomorrow: Behind The Scenes With A NJ Screenwriter

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 by Joy Oliveras

“ I’ve always known, it was just in my blood.”

Meet The Black Athletes Competing In The 2021 Tokyo Olympics And Paralympics
Sports

Meet The Black Athletes Competing In The 2021 Tokyo Olympics And Paralympics

July 20, 2021 by Neidy Gutierrez

There is without a doubt a huge list of great Black athletes across the rosters. These are some of the Black Athletes Competing in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

Cuban Resident Says Everyone Is ‘Exhausted’ Amidst Outbreak of Country’s Biggest Protests In Decades
News, Outside HuCo

Cuban Resident Says Everyone Is ‘Exhausted’ Amidst Outbreak of Country’s Biggest Protests In Decades

July 16, 2021 by Adrienne J. Romero and Neidy Gutierrez

Karla, of Havana, Cuba, is hoping her country’s situation gets better. These anti-government demonstrations seem to be more extreme than the ones before and were labeled the Country’s Biggest Protests.

Tender And Flavorful Steak — Korean Beef Bulgogi
Food

Tender And Flavorful Steak — Korean Beef Bulgogi

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 by Victoria Bishop-Smith

Korean Beef Bulgogi originated in northern Korea, but has become widely popular throughout southern Korea since the 1940s and is found in many local markets as ready-made kits.

Hudson County Marches For Cuban Liberation
Photojournalism

Hudson County Marches For Cuban Liberation

July 14, 2021July 15, 2021 by Neidy Gutierrez

For years, Cubans have made up a larger number of the population in North Bergen, West New York and Union City.

For Your Edification: These Would’ve Been The Most Profitable College Athletes
Opinion, SoCul Series, Sports

For Your Edification: These Would’ve Been The Most Profitable College Athletes

July 9, 2021July 12, 2021 by Ed Daniel

The Most Profitable College Athletes is based on athlete familiarity and popularity; the size of the school and the money the surrounding community has; and more.

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There’s at least 24 wounded after a mass shootin There’s at least 24 wounded after a mass shooting in a Chicago suburb. Police are still looking for the suspect. Swipe left for more info.

Editor’s note: While we are journalists, we are still human. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the recent shootings. Please visit bradyunited.org for more information on gun control.
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#independenceday #shooting
Support Local on a Sunday! If you’re looking for Support Local on a Sunday! If you’re looking for some good coffee and vegetarian or vegan food options, try out @thecliffjc ☕️🥙

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⭐️graphic: @_.sjasmin 

#newjersey #jerseycity #jerseycitynj #supportlocal #supportsmallbusinesses
Tonight for dinner we’re throwing it back to a c Tonight for dinner we’re throwing it back to a classic 😏 Swipe left to make your own homemade lasagna! 

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📝📷⭐️: @victoriabishopsmith 

#lasagna #homemadefood #italianfood
Happy #WordWednesday 🧡 We took a dive in learni Happy #WordWednesday 🧡 We took a dive in learning how to say “my friend” in Twi which translates to “M'Adamfo.” 👩🏾‍🤝‍👨🏼👯‍♀️

Swipe to learn more about the language #HappyLearning

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Graphic : @amandacurlss 

#twi #ghana #languagelearning #dialect
June is #pridemonth & while people are becoming mo June is #pridemonth & while people are becoming more accepting of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals in this community continue to face discrimination & understand that more work needs to be done to ensure universal community rights. 🌈

Elis Jimenez, a 21-year-old trans man from Bayonne, opened up about his experiences coming out about his gender identity to his friends and family. 

Read the article in the link in our bio! 

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Article: @gabbyx27 
Photos: Leonard Fink/The LGBT Community Center National History Archive, & Jersey City

#genderidentity #pride🌈 #stonewall #lgbtq #equality
June is #scoliosisawarenessmonth & according to th June is #scoliosisawarenessmonth & according to the National Scoliosis Foundation, every year about 30,000 children are fitted for a brace & 38,000 patients undergo spinal fusion surgery to assist with their scoliosis. 

Editor Amanda Sanchez & NJCU graduate Natalie Oller both grew up with scoliosis & wore braces to help stop the curve progression during their teenage years. 

They opened up about their experiences in hopes to bring more awareness to the condition & help children not feel “alone” in their journey. 

Click the link in our bio to read more! 💚 

Article & graphic: @amandacurlss #scoliosisawareness #scoliosis
There is no longer a constitutional right to abort There is no longer a constitutional right to abortion. Swipe left for more on the 6-3 ruling and what you can do now. More updates will be found on our story.
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📷: @reuters, Girls of a Certain Age
📹TikTok: @drjenniferlincoln 
⭐️graphic: @adrienne.jro 

#roevwade #abortion #abortionrights #abortionishealthcare
Today we’re learning Soninke 👀 Swipe left to Today we’re learning Soninke 👀 Swipe left to learn about the Mande language 🇲🇱🇸🇳

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⭐️graphic: @amandacurlss 

#mali #senegal #languagelearning
What is Tourette Syndrome and how can it be treate What is Tourette Syndrome and how can it be treated? This TikToker has given a peek into the reality of living with it to her followers 🙏🏽 Click the link in our bio for the full article.

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📝: @joyjade64 
⭐️ graphic: @adrienne.jro 

#tourettes #tourettesyndrome
It’s been a rough few months. Click the link in It’s been a rough few months. Click the link in our bio for this month’s column on how mass shootings can affect our mental health. 

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📝: @dniimndz 
✍🏼: @nytimes 
⭐️graphic: @adrienne.jro 

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #gunviolence
Happy Freedom Day! ✊🏽 Swipe left to learn mor Happy Freedom Day! ✊🏽 Swipe left to learn more about #juneteenth ❤️🖤💚

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graphic: @adrienne.jro 

#juneteenthcelebration
If you need plans tomorrow… how about some ice c If you need plans tomorrow… how about some ice cream? 😏 Swipe left to find out where!

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⭐️graphic: @_.sjasmin 

#icecream #icecreams #icecreamshop #hudsoncounty #hudsoncountynj
Welcome to Jersey City! The home of @msmarveloffic Welcome to Jersey City! The home of @msmarvelofficial 👊🏽💥 We spoke to students from the real Coles Academic and the owner of the real Roy’s Comics & Games. Click the link in our bio for the full feature 🦸🏽‍♀️

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📝: @adrienne.jro @jerseycityarod23 
✍🏼illustration: @l0stamul3t 
🗣interviewees: @colesacademic @finalbosscomics @hulkofpersonality 

#msmarvel #mcu #marvel #marveluniverse #kamalakhan #jerseycitynj #jerseycity
One bite is all it takes to fall in love with Jama One bite is all it takes to fall in love with Jamaican beef Patties ❤️ 

Click the link in our bio or to swipe to see how to make these delicious go to meals/snacks!

Graphic & article: @victoriabishopsmith 

#beefpatty #jamaicanfood #gotomeal #gotosnack #foodie #beefpatties #deliciousfood
*Spoiler free!* Episode 5 of @obiwankenobi is now *Spoiler free!* Episode 5 of @obiwankenobi is now streaming on Disney+.. anyone else remember how hated the prequels were? Click the link in our bio to see how that’s changed 🫢

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✍🏼illustration: @l0stamul3t 
📝+⭐️: @adrienne.jro 

#starwars #obiwankenobi #anakinskywalker #darthvader #starwarsprequels
What’s Flag Day anyways? 🤔 Swipe left to lear What’s Flag Day anyways? 🤔 Swipe left to learn about it!

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⭐️graphic: @_.sjasmin 

#flagday #flagday🇺🇸 #america
#MusicMonday • Holland is the first openly LGBTQ #MusicMonday • Holland is the first openly LGBTQ+ South Korean singer and the reason behind is stage name has a special meaning! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Swipe to learn more about the artist and his “Neverland” song. 

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graphic: @amandacurlss 

#holland #southkorean #kpop #lgbtq #pridemonth #koreansinger
Happy Sunday! Here we have a support local with ou Happy Sunday! Here we have a support local with our editor @amandacurlss at Resilience Paddle Sports in Hoboken, New Jersey! 🛶⛵️🚤🚣🏽‍♂️ 

Perfect for throwing a celebration with renting boats, jet skis or enjoying the outdoors on the Hudson River with a beautiful view of the Manhattan Skyline! Visit their site and plan your next adventure today! 

@resilience_paddle_sports ✨ 
Graphic and 📸: @amandacurlss 

#hoboken #hudsoncounty #kayaking #supportlocalbusiness #paddleboarding #jetski #mentalheathawareness #summeractivities
Springtime is all about flowers 🌼🌸🌻🌺 C Springtime is all about flowers 🌼🌸🌻🌺 Check out this florist shop that’s been serving the community since 1991!

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⭐️graphic: @_.sjasmin 

#supportlocal #supportlocalbusiness #florist #floralshop #flowerstagram #flowershop
We absolutely ❤️ papa rellena. It’s a delici We absolutely ❤️ papa rellena. It’s a delicious go to dish made differently depending on the Latin American region but equally yummy! #TasteTheCulture 

Swipe or click the link in our bio to check out this yummy recipe! #HappyEating 

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Article & graphic: @victoriabishopsmith 

#paparellena #latinamerica #latinfood #latinamericanfood #foodie #recipe #stuffedpotato
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