“I love to walk around and contemplate, you know, the world or my mind. I love to walk around Jersey City, and Jersey City feeds that to me.”
Slice of Culture interviewed an Amazon worker to gain insight into their experiences, the challenges they face, the realities of the job and what it means to be an essential worker in today’s economy.
As one of the producers at SMUSH Gallery, Aurelia Luciano brings her love for art and community together, curating spaces that elevate diverse voices.
“Everyone just looks at it like we open and close doors all day. And we do so much more than that, that’s just what the public sees. There’s so much that goes on in the background,” a PATH Train conductor said.
Down in Newark, right off Broad Street near Chapel Court, lies The Source of Knowledge, a family-owned bookstore founded by Dexter George over three decades ago. Upon entering, you are greeted with a spacious and culturally decorated space that exudes warmth and welcome. The books within the store are primarily based
“For me Dungeons & Dragons is a creative outlet that allows me to express my ideas and connect with friends in a way not many other games can replicate. It has allowed me to reconnect with so many people I previously fell out of touch with…”
Len Pennie from Airtie, Scotland goes by the name Miss PunnyPennie on TikTok. She uses her platform to educate her audience about Scots. The 23-year-old sat down with us for an interview.
When ILC was diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome (TS), their eighth grade teacher accused them of faking it because they didn’t have a 504 plan.
“I felt like there was no one who understood what I was going through, and I felt like I was a burden. I hated myself for having TS basically. But what’s great is that I can confidently say now that I feel as though I’ve accepted what I have, my TS, and I’m ok with that.”
However what many people do not understand is that motherhood does not equal womanhood or ultimate fulfillment, children aren’t a requirement to achieve happiness for some people.
