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.
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The Movement for Sikh Separatism in the US, Explained
North American government officials and reporters have leveled accusations over the past few months that the Indian government plotted to assassinate certain members of the Sikh diaspora, whom India deemed to be dissidents for their agenda of Sikh separatism. In a memo written in April and released on Sunday, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) […]
Future of Cannabis Legalization Uncertain in Conservative States
In 2023, the legalization of recreational marijuana has received a mixed reaction in otherwise conservative states. Heading into 2024, this mixed reaction could signify what is to come in states like Florida. On November 7, Ohio became the 24th state to legalize adult-use marijuana. With this law’s passage, 53 percent of Americans now live in […]
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.
Style is Everywhere
When stylist and influencer Mac Rose tells you to take fashion inspiration from Italian grandparents, National Park Rangers and toddlers, she means it. Rose is building a career in fashion by turning away from the catwalk and turning towards the factory floor. Her TikTok series, “Style is Everywhere,” which has gained over 1.7 million total […]
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 […]
“I can sort of change reality”: Vermin Supreme On His Ninth Attempt at becoming President
On Saturday, the annual Winter Holiday Stroll in Nashua, New Hampshire brought together residents for an evening illuminated by candles and holiday lights. Participants in the stroll tried food from different vendors, took pictures with Santa Claus, and gathered for a tree-lighting ceremony. But for a few attendees, the stroll was more than an occasion […]
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 […]