“Every single person in Jersey City [and Hudson County] is less safe because of what happened today.”
“I know my father is pretty happy that his hometown is recognizing the Muslim community.”
“Es algo que nunca olvidaré en mi vida. Me marcó,” declaró a Slice of Culture en una entrevista.
The Venezuelan artist, who currently resides in West New York, had captured a sketch of Nicolás Maduro’s reactions.
“What we’re witnessing right now in America is an assault on immigrant families,” said James Solomon, mayor of Jersey City.
“This is something at a community level that can change and that involves doing what you can for your neighbors.”
Photo courtesy of Janus Films. The story of Venus Xtravaganza is one marked by a dual reality oftentimes faced by many trans women: fierce ambition and persistent marginalization. But this did not stop Venus from emulating her own spark, it only made her story much more riveting. In 1988, Venus
“I felt Drew’s rights were violated in so many ways, and standing up against the threat to our civil rights was really the message I had,” said Ervin, a relative of the Jersey City man.
“To me, it directly correlates to extreme racism against Arab people, against Palestinians, the erasure of our culture,” said an attendee at the Jersey City protest.
Slice of Culture visited several parks throughout Jersey City, which some residents have voiced concerns related to maintenance, upkeep and simple follow-through from city officials which have been at the forefront of residents’ feedback when it comes to spotlighting the “forgotten parks.”
