Cities are guaranteed to change, but how? That’s decided at city council meetings. The first city council meeting of the year was Jan. 10 and as a first time attendee, it was overwhelming to say the least.
Month: January 2024
I Went Back Home To Palestine. This Is What I Saw
These are the thoughts that ran through my mind as I planned my trip to Palestine—a trip in the midst of a genocide of my people.
There’s Still Textured Hair Inequality In NYC And NJ: What Gives?
I wish I had the opportunity to learn more about textured hair while I was in school so I wouldn’t have to seek classes now.”
After 25 Years, ‘The Sopranos’ Is Still Iconic. These NJ Natives Agree
One of HBO’s biggest hits, ‘The Sopranos,’ celebrates 25 years since the pilot episode aired, and the series is still widely loved by fans today.
Text-For-Poem: The Local Art Project That Sends Poetry To Your Phone
Text-for-poem is a literary art project created by Benedicto Figueroa that sends a poem to your phone. The project is scheduled to run for nine months.
Therapieces: Mindfulness Matters. It Goes A Long Way
Mindfulness matters. It is a type of therapeutic approach apart of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), series of skill sets that helps with managing high intensive and chronic moods from anxiety, stress, to even suicidal ideation.
Letter From The Editor: What I Witnessed At The Nunda Avenue Fire
I ran outside where my other neighbor, who was also moving her car, was already on the phone trying to get through. My trembling hands and the frigid cold made it difficult to dial 9-1-1; the small fire from the side of the house was intimidating.
Warming Centers in Hudson County
It’s been two years since the streets of Hudson County have seen 1-2 inches of snow flurries. But this week, Mother Nature graced us with […]
A Classic Indian Dish with a Spicy Kick — Chicken Madras
As we have been braving that winter coldness, we decided to make a spicy flavorful dish to warm up your taste buds. Chicken Madras will […]
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Visits to Jersey City
Photo credits to the Jersey Journal “Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better […]