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The Quarantine Diary: Jersey City
Lifestyle, Photojournalism, SoCul Series

The Quarantine Diary: Jersey City

July 27, 2020October 23, 2020 by Adrienne J. Romero

We weren’t always allowed to go outside, or at least, it was advised to do otherwise. Here’s a look back at the emptier and quieter streets in the West Side section of Jersey City in May.

One former dancer breaks ‘a lot of trust’ in the East Coast dance community
Feature

One former dancer breaks ‘a lot of trust’ in the East Coast dance community

July 7, 2020July 7, 2020 by Adrienne J. Romero

Graphic by Sakura Siegel.

Community seeking help to find 16-year-old girl
News

Community seeking help to find 16-year-old girl

June 23, 2020June 28, 2020 by Adrienne J. Romero

UPDATE: Ja’nisa has been found and is home safe. A missing 16-year-old girl has been circulating around social media, and locals are asking for help. […]

Former N.J. Fil-Am journalist could serve up to 6 years over libel case
Outside HuCo

Former N.J. Fil-Am journalist could serve up to 6 years over libel case

June 17, 2020June 18, 2020 by Adrienne J. Romero

Disclaimer: Adrienne is a Filipino-American. PHILIPPINES — In Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, character Padme Amidala — a senator and mother of Luke Skywalker […]

New Jersey Primary: Who will I see on my ballot?
Politics

New Jersey Primary: Who will I see on my ballot?

June 14, 2020 by Adrienne J. Romero

July 7 — that’s New Jersey’s Primary Election Day, which will help determine who moves on to the General Election in November. One person asked […]

Bayonne BLM Protest — June 7, 2020
Lifestyle, Photojournalism

Bayonne BLM Protest — June 7, 2020

June 8, 2020September 7, 2020 by Adrienne J. Romero

Black Lives Matter. Bayonne, NJ. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.   Another Hudson County protest drew hundreds to Stephen R. Gregg Park in Bayonne on […]

Jersey City BLM Protest — June 6, 2020
Lifestyle, Photojournalism

Jersey City BLM Protest — June 6, 2020

June 7, 2020September 7, 2020 by Adrienne J. Romero

Black Lives Matter. Jersey City, NJ. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.       ‘                 On Saturday, […]

Hudson County officers take a knee with protestors
Lifestyle

Hudson County officers take a knee with protestors

June 3, 2020June 4, 2020 by Adrienne J. Romero

It’s been a week since stand-offs between protestors and police officers have surged in several demonstrations nationwide following George Floyd’s death. But that didn’t seem […]

‘I see my brother’s face’: Jersey City protests following death of George Floyd
Lifestyle

‘I see my brother’s face’: Jersey City protests following death of George Floyd

June 1, 2020June 2, 2020 by Adrienne J. Romero

JERSEY CITY — When Bri’Che Lynn saw the video of the killing of George Floyd, she cried. But on Monday, she wiped her tears and […]

Jersey City BLM Protest — June 1, 2020
Lifestyle, Photojournalism

Jersey City BLM Protest — June 1, 2020

June 1, 2020September 7, 2020 by Adrienne J. Romero

Black Lives Matter. Jersey City, New Jersey. 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.       On Monday, June 1, hundreds of protestors came out to […]




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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! 

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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. 

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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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