“As soon as I see the Latinx term being used instead of Latinos, I’m not interested anymore” read the first critique received after the launch of a program I am collaborating with which aims to empower Latinx youth. I was […]
I try not to discuss politics with my family on social media, but broke that rule recently when my uncle posted this on Facebook: “I have a question, friends. My daughter wants to participate in the school walk … but […]
We have always known that celebrities have symbolic power. They influence how we spend our money, what goods we consume, and what cultural products are worth investing in. They also crucially impact how their fans or followers react to politics. […]
I spent my adolescence on the streets of the East Village experiencing its unique and diverse punk subculture. At the heart of the neighborhood and this culture was its small businesses. Tattoo shops, pizzerias, second-hand clothing, and low-budget music shops […]
Johannesburg’s Nerine Gardiner has come to be known around the world as “Girl with Cake” (http://www.girlwithcake.co.za). Her mission is “to spread unconditional kindness one cake at a time.” She goes about her mission with support from her local community, and […]
On Sunday, Crimea voted to secede from Ukraine in a referendum vote that sparked mass controversy worldwide, particularly in the West. Despite denouncements from President Obama and many others that the secession is both illegal and a violation of Ukraine’s […]
