It was a gloomy Friday in April and, for the first time, I entered the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn. I was dressed in typical journalist fashion, wearing black trousers, a modest top and brown blazer — a contrast to the traditional garments worn in this tight-knit ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. I was there to meet […]
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Q&A with Alejandra Naftal, “Desaparecido” Kidnapped During Argentina Military Dictatorship
(Interview Translated from Spanish) From 1976 to 1983, Argentina was under the iron grip of a military dictatorship infamous for its brutal human rights abuses, including torture, extrajudicial executions, and the chilling practice of enforced disappearance. During this period, military task forces operated with impunity, snatching individuals from their homes or workplaces, often in unmarked […]
A Little Bit of Rock, a Little Bit of Pop and a Whole Lot of Nana
As a young girl, there were two things Dani Arana loved — singing and anime. Whether it was singing Kelly Clarkson or belting Katy Perry in the living room, she would wear the comic booky Japanese brand Toki Doki. So, it’s no surprise that she now calls herself Dani Doki. Dani Doki, 22, is a solo […]
Brothers in Arms
This short documentary explores the bonds of three sets of friends across different generations. It delves into their challenges expressing intimacy in a world that often doesn’t understand them. Through candid interviews and heartfelt moments, the film showcases the enduring power of friendship, and the resilience of these relationships amidst societal pressures.
How Thrifting Could Save the World
By Zakiya Rowe
Two girls giggle by a clothes rack that reads “Women’s long sleeves,” clothes draped across their arms as they weave through shelves of semi-worn garments. A schoolgirl with a bulky book bag peeks over at the tattered record section while waiting in line for the fitting room. A guy convinces his friend to buy the […]