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Category: Feature

Young New Jersey Vets Share Their Stories
Feature

Young New Jersey Vets Share Their Stories

November 11, 2020November 11, 2020 by Amanda Sanchez

“Being out of the Navy now is liberating and sometimes weird.” 

The Yankees haven’t won a World Series in 11 years, but fans said they aren’t going anywhere.
Feature, Lifestyle, Sports

The Yankees haven’t won a World Series in 11 years, but fans said they aren’t going anywhere.

October 28, 2020 by Hadi Shabbir

“(It’s) a bit heartbreaking but it’ll make the next World Series title feel amazing.”

Gaming is probably never going to die, and here’s why
Entertainment, Feature

Gaming is probably never going to die, and here’s why

October 16, 2020October 17, 2020 by Adrienne J. Romero

“Gaming isn’t going anywhere.”

‘We’re not bad’: Paganism, what is it really?
Feature, Lifestyle

‘We’re not bad’: Paganism, what is it really?

October 14, 2020October 14, 2020 by Joy Oliveras

“Paganism isn’t evil, we’re not bad.”

The horror genre is a queer space, and this author is giving LGBTQ a voice in it. 
Entertainment, Feature

The horror genre is a queer space, and this author is giving LGBTQ a voice in it. 

October 9, 2020October 17, 2020 by Amanda Sanchez

“It’s really an exploration of the other; a celebration of the disenfranchised; (and) a following of these monsters and these societal outcasts, (which is) very similar to how gays and the LGBT community have been treated in history,” he said.

Jersey City high school football teams are on the field, but here’s one thing they can’t afford during a pandemic.
Feature, Sports

Jersey City high school football teams are on the field, but here’s one thing they can’t afford during a pandemic.

October 7, 2020 by Ed Daniel

This conundrum has caused universities to cancel their fall sports season. If these universities are struggling to test then how are local high schools, with considerably fewer resources, going to do the same?

I had my first kidney transplant at 16. That’s when my life changed.
Feature

I had my first kidney transplant at 16. That’s when my life changed.

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 by Amber Santiago

I have felt pain and been through more things than you could imagine from being on a wheelchair for over a year, multiple surgeries, dialysis treatments and infections. 

‘Roll Bounce’ premiered 15 years ago, and there’s still not enough Black joy films
Entertainment, Feature

‘Roll Bounce’ premiered 15 years ago, and there’s still not enough Black joy films

September 20, 2020October 17, 2020 by Adrienne J. Romero

“Lighthearted Black films paint a positive picture in the Black community and distract people from the negative activities that were displayed in movies like Boyz N The Hood,”

Mamba Forever
Feature, Sports

Mamba Forever

August 28, 2020September 7, 2020 by Aldwin Romero

“Mamba out!”

Poverty, Basketball and Hip-Hop: The Ingredients To Filipino ‘Hypebeast’ Culture
Fashion, Feature, Lifestyle, Sports

Poverty, Basketball and Hip-Hop: The Ingredients To Filipino ‘Hypebeast’ Culture

August 11, 2020September 14, 2020 by Adrienne J. Romero

“(Because of basketball and hip-hop) it’s not really hard to influence Filipinos in like streetwear/hypebeast culture,” Macatangay laughed.

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#wearitwednesday #wordwednesday • We’re giving #wearitwednesday #wordwednesday • We’re giving y’all a✌🏽piece feature for the day: we’re talking sustainable fashion. Sustainable fashion is clothing that’s designed, manufactured and distributed environmentally friendly and is ethical towards its workers — something that brands like Shein, Fashion Nova and Forever 21 don’t do. Swipe to learn more and how to say “sustainable” in French! 🇫🇷🧤🧣

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🎨 Wear it Wednesday graphic: @alyssasus 
Word wednesday graphic: @somanycurlz 

#sustainablefashion #fashion #fashionnova #forever21 #shein #french #france #marrineserre #chnge
Welcome Ramadan! 🌙 This month is one of the mos Welcome Ramadan! 🌙 This month is one of the most sacred in the Islamic calendar. Swipe left to learn more about the month, how to support your Muslim friends and how to participate! 

Visit https://www.sliceofculture.com for our previous stories on culture, fashion, games, sports and more!
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🎨: @jellybeansu 

#ramadan #ramadan2021 #ramadanmubarak
We got a new spring playlist picked by yours truly We got a new spring playlist picked by yours truly, the SoCul Staff! 💛 Get into the spring vibes with these 31 songs! Link in bio! 🎶 

Article: SoCul Staff
Graphic: Neidy G.
#supportlocal • From longanisa to pancit to twis #supportlocal • From longanisa to pancit to twists on traditional Filipino dishes, @twelve_truck is as authentic as it gets 😍 Meet the two cousins who are teaching Filipino culture through their cuisine 🍳🍗🇵🇭 Swipe left to see how they got started, what they serve, where they serve and what they have to say about POC small businesses 🤞🏽

Check out our story to see what days they’ll be serving Hoboken!

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🎨: @adrienne.jro 
📸: @twelve_truck 

#newjersey #filipinofood #philippines #filipino #filipinodessert #hobokennj
@dmx might have passed today but his legacy lives @dmx might have passed today but his legacy lives on forever. The rapper’s influence on hip hop can be found in the sounds of those like Ja Rule and even Pop Smoke. Swipe left to learn more on the legend and see some of his fans’ favorite clips ❌
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🎨 graphic: @adrienne.jro 
📸🎥: credited

#dmx #ripdmx #hiphop #rapper
#tastetheculture • Another Thursday means anothe #tastetheculture • Another Thursday means another recipe! 😋 This week our staff writer is sharing a special recipe for Belizean Johnny Cakes! Swipe for how to make your own and click the link in our bio for more 🤩

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🎨+📝: @victoriabishopsmith 

#belize #belizean #belizeanfood #howto #recipes #recipeoftheday
#WordWednesday • “Khob Khun Khap” is “Than #WordWednesday • “Khob Khun Khap” is “Thank You” in Thai. 🇹🇭 Did you know the language is believed to have originated in an area between the border of Vietnam and China? Swipe to learn more! 

Graphic: @somanycurlz 

#wordoftheday #thankyou #thai #thailand #asia #languages
#talkaboutit • We got a new “Money Talks” up #talkaboutit • We got a new “Money Talks” up on our website 🤑. This week we’re looking into what a 23 year old from WNY spends in a week. Link in bio 💰 

DM us if you’d like to participate in our series! All subjects are anonymous so spend as much or as little, no one will know! 

Article: @alexis_moralesxo 
Graphic: @jellybeansu
#musicmonday • Yep, that’s right.. We’re bac #musicmonday • Yep, that’s right.. We’re back again with our staff graphic designer’s top 5 songs of March 🥶Swipe to see the tunes and click the link in our bio for direct YouTube links 🎧🍃

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🎨+ 📝: @alyssasus 

#music #raury #serenaisioma #yameiionline #passionpit #flume #songrecommendation
#StreamIt • “Run Lola Run” is a 90s action t #StreamIt • “Run Lola Run” is a 90s action thriller where Manni, a Berlin criminal has 20 minutes to come up with $100k to give to The Boss after he leaves it in a subway car. He sends his girlfriend, Lola through the streets of the city to lbeg the money out of her bank manager father and get to Manni before he does something dangerous! 

Swipe to learn more about the film. 

Graphic: @artpunkjunk
#featurefriday • Today we’re spotlight a multi #featurefriday • Today we’re spotlight a multi-talented creative! Meet Brianna Marie, owner of @xxenoughsaidxx. Brianna is from New Jersey and is a painter, tattoo artist and more. Swipe to see the works and how you can cop your own 🤩

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🎨: @adrienne.jro 
📸: @artbybrix3 @xxenoughsaidxx 

#newjersey #newjerseytattoo #art #artistsoninstagram #creative #paintersofinstagram
#writerwednesday • We’re diving into the world #writerwednesday • We’re diving into the world of fanfiction! ✏️✨ Read what our 105 respondents had to say about the type of fanfiction they write, the fandoms they’re in and how some of them have written fanfictions over 100,000 words! Click the link in our bio for the full story, and get ready for part ✌🏽coming soon. 

Visit https://www.sliceofculture.com for our previous stories on culture, fashion, games, sports and more!
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📝: @joyjade64 
🎨: @jellybeansu 

#fanfiction #fanfictionstories #fanfictions #newjersey #writersofinstagram #writerscommunity #writersofig #writersnetwork
In 2019, 33% of Americans delayed seeking medical In 2019, 33% of Americans delayed seeking medical treatment because of the cost. And as Covid-19 hit the nation in 2020, more people have lost health insurance making medical cost expense for even more people. 

Even though Affordable Care Act and Medicare For All exist, they aren’t really benefiting much and neither the Democratic or Republican party are doing anything about it. 

That’s where mutual aid can benefit. Mutual aid is when people work together to meet the needs of a community and improve their condition. Read more about it in our latest article! Link in bio. 

Article: @heyitsjxson 
Illustration: Mary Kate McDevitt via Curbed
#featurefriday • 🚨IT’S AIR MAX DAY🚨 Swip #featurefriday • 🚨IT’S AIR MAX DAY🚨 Swipe to learn how the sneaker has transcended through the years and stays relevant in the sneaker community. 👟 Click the link in our bio for the full story!

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📝 article: @jerseycityarod23 
🎨 graphic: @alyssasus 
📸 photo: @adrienne.jro 

#airmax #airmaxday #airmax97 #airmax90 #airmax95 #hudsoncounty #newjersey #sneakerhead
This Thursday’s Taste the Culture dish is none o This Thursday’s Taste the Culture dish is none other than Shepherd’s Pie 🥧 The classic & hearty casserole used to be called cottage pie and it originated in England. 

Swipe or click the link in our bio for the full recipe/facts! 

Graphic & article @victoriabishopsmith
Ádh mór!” 💚 Translation: "Good Luck" in Iri Ádh mór!” 💚 Translation: "Good Luck" in Irish Gaelic! 

Swipe to learn some facts about the language! ☘️ #HappyLearning #WordWednesday 🇮🇪 

Graphic: @somanycurlz 

#irishgaelic #irishlanguage #goodluck #adhmor
Kruz (@kruzadar) has successfully paved her way in Kruz (@kruzadar) has successfully paved her way into a historically male dominated gaming industry becoming a top female gamer. She’s been practically gaming since birth! But her accomplishment hasn’t been without struggle. She’s faced discrimination and harassment within her own community. 

Kruzadar talked to Slice of Culture about her journey and how she’s kicking ass in the gaming industry even through the good and the bad! 

Click the link in our bio to read the article! 

Article: @adrienne.jro 
Illustration: @l0st_amul3t 
Graphic: @adrienne.jro & @alyssasus
#musicmonday • 🎶STAY WITH MEEEE🎶 You may h #musicmonday • 🎶STAY WITH MEEEE🎶 You may have heard this song from viral TikToks, but this classic song is more than just that! Swipe to learn more about Miki Matsubara 🌸

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🎨: @somanycurlz 

#japanese #japanesemusic #tiktok #staywithme #80s #80smusic
#streamit • You need to watch the Riot Grrrl Fil #streamit • You need to watch the Riot Grrrl Films of Sarah Jacobson🎞 Jacobson’s early death at the age of 32 has made her into a “what if” story in American film, but has caused many to idolize her films even more. Swipe to learn about her two films you might not have heard of, but might be interested in watching 👀

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🎨: @artpunkjunk 

#riotgrrrl #sarahjacobson #films #filmstowatch #watchnow
#supportlocal • Meet Jamie, the founder and owne #supportlocal • Meet Jamie, the founder and owner of @xbbycrochets 🐻🪡 Swipe to see her creations 🤩 and read what she has to say about POC small business owners and the rise in Asian hate crimes ✊🏽

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📷: @xbbycrochets 
🎨: @jellybeansu @adrienne.jro 

#newjersey #pocsmallbusiness #pocbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #aapi #crochet #crochetersofinstagram #hudsoncountynj #jerseycity
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