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Photo Essay: A Day in the Life with Mental Illness
One in five Americans lives with a mental illness, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), yet there is often a lack of empathy found in discussions surrounding these life-altering ailments. There can be too much emphasis on diagnostic labels instead of putting each person as an individual first. Dionne Mobley, 49, loves to… Continue reading Photo Essay: A Day in the Life with Mental Illness
The Commodification of Social Justice
Walking into NYC’s flagship Bulletin store on Broadway and 17th street, you are inundated with vibrant yellows and pinks, edgy fashion, and cute trinkets. But these are not just any pieces of trendy clothing and accessories, they brandish feminist slogans and liberal jargon across them. The store holds denim jackets with “the future is… Continue reading The Commodification of Social Justice
10 Tips for Living a more Ethical Lifestyle
Since being in college, I have been on a journey to live a more ethical lifestyle, becoming more aware of what I consume and how it impacts on the world. In collaboration with my latest YouTube video, I wanted to share some tips that I have learned for how to live a more ethical lifestyle.… Continue reading 10 Tips for Living a more Ethical Lifestyle
The Best Free Things to Do in NYC
Since moving to New York at the beginning of 2018, I have done my fair share of google searches and Pinterest finds on what are the best free spots in NYC. In hopes of helping others who are new to the city and/or are visiting on a budget, I have compiled a list of my… Continue reading The Best Free Things to Do in NYC
Why I Stopped Going Out with Guys Who Hit on Me
The following post exhibits heteronormativity based on heterosexual personal experiences, but is not meant to minimize the experiences of other forms of sexuality As an insecure teenager, I was never obsessed with having a boyfriend, but I did wish boys were more interested in me than they were at the time. I was mainly focused… Continue reading Why I Stopped Going Out with Guys Who Hit on Me
Is it Acting if it’s just Psychoanalyzing your Life?
On a scorching hot Sunday afternoon in Manhattan, theater goers took refuge in the air-conditioned Lion Theater to see a one-woman play. An off-Broadway production, Recreating Keiter is an attempt at approaching several themes, all carried out through one character, one set and long monologues. The show was written and performed by Cindy Keiter, portraying… Continue reading Is it Acting if it’s just Psychoanalyzing your Life?
First Dog-Friendly Café Saves Rescues Along the Way
On a scorching Saturday afternoon, dog lovers flocked to NYC’s first dog-friendly café located in the East Village for the cool drinks, friendly company, and an adoption event. Boris & Horton opened in January as a coffee shop that allows owners to bring their dogs. The Tiffany-blue coated walls hold separate spaces for where their… Continue reading First Dog-Friendly Café Saves Rescues Along the Way
Lighting Up NYC, from Theaters to Business
Herrick Goldman, 48, is a lighting designer in New York City who resides in Brooklyn You were originally born in NYC, but grew up in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. What made you move back here? My dad grew up here and went to NYU. My mom went to Columbia.… Continue reading Lighting Up NYC, from Theaters to Business
Night Court in the City that Never Sleeps
A thin, dark-haired woman wearing a red flowered dress perched on a dark wooden bench, rocking back and forth, a concerned look expressed across her face. Amid the high ceilings and dark wooden paneling, the woman appeared small compared to the power of the criminal justice system at 100 Center St. in downtown Manhattan. … Continue reading Night Court in the City that Never Sleeps
Darcey Pittman 