This is the story of Julie Anderson, a supermodel and the creator of Feminine Collective, a place for women to share their stories as the antithesis of what mainstream media offers women today. The story delves deep into Julie’s childhood and career, and how she established Feminine Collective from her experience.
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Concierges of the city: buskers on art and community in New York City
Three New York City buskers talk about law enforcement crackdowns, community building, and the highs and lows of creating art on the streets.
Loop of the Loom
Loop of the Loom is a SAORI weaving studio in New York City run by Yukako Satone. The Japanese-inspired studio came to life in 2005. Since then, Yukako has opened a second studio in Dumbo, Brooklyn.
Dads Don’t Cry: How Fathers Are Redefining Masculinity
This short documentary delves into the diverse experiences of five men as they navigate the intricacies of fatherhood, grapple with evolving notions of masculinity, and strive to become more nurturing and engaged parents for their children in modern-day society. Credits: Camera A: Samantha Donndelinger Camera B: Timothy Fraher Interviews: Samantha Donndelinger Editing: Samantha Donndelinger Music: Clockmaker’s Daydream […]
NYU Steinhardt debuts first opera on Iris Cantor stage
NYU Steinhardt’s vocal performance program premieres its first opera in the new Iris Cantor Theatre with Gian Carlo Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” “It’s a great Christmas show that is different from shows like ‘The Nutcracker,’ but it is still very festive. I believe it will rejuvenate people’s joy for the holiday season,” states […]
For this White Plains church, bingo creates community
Every Monday night, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, located in White Plains, N.Y., hosts bingo. I spent some time with organizers, players and community members to understand the importance of community and how bingo night enhances it.
A Lifelong Fight: Navy Veteran Alex Miller’s Journey through War, Homelessness, and Trauma
Alex Miller recognizes that he has beat the odds. “Statistics aren’t on any of our sides,” said the 37-year-old U.S. Navy veteran turned New York writer. “Most Black people sink to the bottom. I don’t know how many actually make it out.” For most of his life, Miller fought to escape the destructive effects of […]
VIDEO EXPLAINER: Why writers went on strike
On September 27, 2023, the Writers Guild of America finally agreed to a 3-year basic minimum agreement after five long months of striking as a union. This agreement will increase writer pay, provide minimum staffing in writers’ rooms, legally protect writers from scripts written by artificial intelligence, and, most importantly, ensure that writing doesn’t end […]
Is a landmark truly a landmark in NYC?
The Empire State Building. Grand Central Terminal. The Chrysler Building. These may come to mind when thinking about New York City’s landmarks. But there are nearly 38,000 others across the city — the highest number of city landmarks in the United States. What is a landmark in NYC? In New York City, the Landmarks Preservation […]
VIDEO EXPLAINER: Credit Card Travel Hackers
In a world where influencers and celebrities are often sponsored for extravagant all-expenses-paid trips to luxurious hotels and travel destinations, it may seem unattainable for the average person, like you and me, to enjoy such experiences. However, a community of travel hackers has demonstrated that the seemingly impossible can become reality through a strategy known […]