New Year’s Resolutions For 2021
Right now, it’s hard to look to the future with any kind of positivity. Many people all over the world have been adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Whether they have been ill, lost loved ones, lo...
Celebrating Those Black Panther Moments that Gave Us the Feels
The tragic loss of Chadwick Boseman has left colleagues, friends and fans across the globe feeling a tremendous loss.
The actor left an indelible mark in the world of film and beyond. His talents brought ic...
Carrying A Medical ID Card – It Makes Sense!
2020 has been quite the year. Pandemics, protests, natural disasters. And we still have four months left to go. Our point, if 2020 has taught us anything it is - be prepared. You simply don't know when ...
Why There Is No ‘Right or Wrong’ Way to Be Puerto Rican
Throughout my life I have had various identities from Puerto Rican to hip hop head, graffiti writer to New Yorker and more. Being “Puerto Rican” has remained the one constant.
I was born in The ...
Mic Check: Ben Ortiz Dishes on Preserving Hip-Hop Culture
Curator Ben Ortiz in the archives at Cornell University (2018, photo by Allison Usavage).
Latinos have always been at the helm of creating hip-hop culture. Now they are helping preserve it as well. ...
Getaways in a Glass: The Best Rum Cocktails for Summer
Nothing says vacation like a rum cocktail. But like most of us, your getaway fantasies might be limited to making drinks in your home bar and drinking them during digital happy hour. Just because you're not...
Why Taking Charge of Your Health in the time of Corona is Crucial
Life in the time of Coronavirus is not over yet. The many lessons it has taught us can be taken to heart now. One obvious takeaway revolves around taking better care of our health and bodies. The virus ...
Top Takeaways About Trumps’ Executive Order on Police Reform
Police brutality is nothing new. Government attempts at police reform are. The killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, and a string of African Americans deaths, mostly at the hands of police, has inflam...
Dave Chappelle’s New Netflix Special Gets Real about George Floyd and Police Brutality
Dave Chappelle is not known for holding his tongue. His new Netflix special, "8:46," is no exception. But instead of commentary wrapped in comedy, he offered more insight than jokes. Raw, uncut and full...
The 2020 National Puerto Rican Day Celebration
The espiritu of the Puerto Rican Parade lives on! Even though there won’t be a flotilla of marchers or thousands of flags along New York City’s 5th Avenue this year, a celebration of Puerto Rican culture wi...