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‘No genocide of ethnic minorities!’: Russian Kalmyks say Putin’s military draft is targeting them disproportionally

September 23, 2022 by Alyona Uvarova

On Sept. 23, a group of Kalmyks — an Asian ethnic minority in Russia — called for the end of partial mobilization (military draft) in Russia, which was announced by Vladimir Putin two days prior. They claimed that the process targets the ethnic population in disproportionately large numbers. The protest took place outside of the […]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Social Justice, Ukraine, Video Tagged With: NYC life, politics, protest, Russia, United Nations

Rylee Jean Ebsen Q & A

June 9, 2022 by Samantha Burge

Rylee Jean sat down with me in the lounge of the warehouse location for the Brooklyn Film Festival, for the world premier of her first narrative short, Boomerang.

Storytelling came naturally to the award-winning filmmaker Rylee Jean Ebsen, who is the granddaughter of TV star Buddy Ebsen and comedian Stan Freberg, and also a graduate of NYU Film. She has directed commercials for the world’s largest brands, including Disney, Amazon, and Google. She was also one of the first employees at Snapchat, which […]

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One Million Voices Rally: A fight for immigrant suffrage

January 26, 2022 by Caroline Coyer

Listen to this story as it appeared on WNYU here. Immigrant New Yorkers deserve a voice in their city. A super-majority has been secured on Introduction 1867, which would expand the right to vote in municipal elections to immigrant New Yorkers with legal permanent resident status or work authorization. To celebrate this achievement, on June […]

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A Taste of Tijuana

December 31, 2021 by Maria Olloqui

Welcome to Los Mariscos—Manhattan’s hidden trace of Tijuana and Baja California. In this fast-paced feature package, I cover the restaurant’s cultural charm and examine its response to the pandemic.

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El Sol Brillante Community Garden

December 31, 2021 by Caroline Coyer

The East Village is home to New York City’s community garden district. From 14th Street down to Houston Street, there are 47 public gardens nestled between apartment buildings. The largest is El Sol Brillante.  Located on 12th Street between Avenues A and B, this oasis is maintained and used as a sanctuary for nature by […]

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Waving Goodbye to Latino’s Kiss-and-Hug Culture

December 21, 2021 by Maria Olloqui

Little Havana neighborhood of Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

With the uptick in social distancing guidelines and public health measures, Hispanics are experiencing a drastic shift in their ingrained customs, particularly in the traditional “kiss-and-hug” culture. Though greeting each other from afar may seem like a feasible alternative, Latinos across the country—from Miami to New York City to Los Angeles—know that the abrazo and […]

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Year of the Ox: Our Hope for a Year of Hope

December 20, 2021 by Maria Olloqui

Chinese New Year 2020

Will this year’s toned-down celebration permanently tamper with Chinese traditions? How are people virtually celebrating the Year of the Ox? How have traditions been modified?

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Wellness Collective Third Root Says Goodbye

December 15, 2021 by Laura Measher

Third Root, a wellness collective based in Flatbush, Brooklyn, is priced out of their building and decides to close permanently. But even as they shut their doors, they hope they’ve opened new ones for wellness spaces to come. ​Reported, shot, and edited by Laura Measher.

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A Return To Vibrancy: A Look At Dayton’s Latest Restoration Project

November 10, 2021 by Emily Glass

A shot of the Arcade's 3rd street Facade from a low angle. Sunlight fills the right edge of the frame, peeking between neighboring buildings.

Nine buildings, taking up 500,000 square feet in Dayton’s central business district, have lay dormant for decades. With multiple setbacks over the years from financial stress and negotiations, as well as the changing of project leadership, it finally celebrated the grand opening for just one area, the Hub, in March of 2021. This virtual ceremony […]

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High Demand for Mental Health Services Cause Burnout in Multiple States

November 7, 2021 by Natalie Rule

Three therapists based in North Carolina, California and New York discuss experiencing an increase in demand for services since the start of the pandemic. Here, they elaborate on the role of the mental health stigma and how it potentially played a role in normalizing therapy for certain individuals. As demand remains high, preventative measures become […]

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