“Paralympic Games, to me, is the epitome of human spirit and what we’re capable of.”
If we work together to support projects that represent the Asian community well, I believe more representation will arise from that. Learn AAPI History said.
Medina is running to represent New Jersey in the U.S. Senate. She advocates heavily for topics including workers’ rights, affordable housing, student loan forgiveness and a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, to name a few.
Mario Costa, owner of the diner which has been open since 1946, says he’s thrilled to have his business chosen for Bob Dylan’s biopic. “Oh I love it,” Costa told Slice of Culture. “It’s history, you know? … and it’s good for the diner. We’ve been here forever.”
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
Foto cortesía de Neidy Gutierrez. Al conocer al Pequeño Johnny Rivero, puedes sentir el ritmo que sale de él mientras golpea sus pies y adopta una mentalidad de productor mientras habla de la música. Al crecer en East Harlem, la música siempre ha sido parte de la vida de Rivero.
Photo by co-founder Neidy Gutierrez. Meeting Little Johnny Rivero, you can feel the rhythm coming out of him as he taps his feet and gets into a producer mindset while talking about music. Growing up in East Harlem, music has always been a part of Rivero’s life. Surrounded by his
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.
Yatco reflected on her journey to becoming a full-time voice actor and how “happy” she is to be representing Filipinos and Filipino-Americans in on-screen entertainment, which she rarely had growing up.
“I think being from Jersey, a lot of people from Jersey hold that chip on their shoulder or just like that natural edge that you walk around with everyday,” Mielnicki said.
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