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In the eyes of many, the 80s belongs to pink scrunchies, hair spray, leg warmers, overdone make-up, all on a caucasian pin up styled mannequin or a caricature of blackness with a chunky chain, chunky rings, shell tops, a fresh cut. But if you actually lived it –or you’re too...
Shortly after this interview, I observed a car with a gentleman ( seemingly in his mid 40s) playing what sounded like it could’ve been some mid to late 90s hip hop. This was the stuff I grew up on, albeit reluctantly. Gospel was the state/household enforcement musical diet; and when...
Undefeated 20-0 NABO-WBO Super middleweight boxing champ, Edgar Berlanga returns to the ring for a highly anticipated bout against 20-2 Irish juggernaut, Jason Quigley on Saturday, June 24th at Madison Square Garden! The road to boxing stardom and financial freedom has been a long one for Berlanga. Starting at the...
The word “Humanitarian” can often be an incredibly lofty word. It gets tacked on the end of 3 or 4 more titles. Almost everyone knows what it means but it’s amorphis, hazy, a throwaway. I’m not going to insult Mr. Negron with a throwaway word you put behind “actor” “author”...
In journalism, I’ve always felt this sense that there is a hands off decorum in the interview process: The subject is there. I am here. My questions are a bridge between us; but, really, there’s less of a camaraderie and more of an air of a research facility. I’m just...
Island magic, true beauty, and childhood memories – it can all be found in a candle. That’s right, a candle. From the sweet smell of dulce de leche to the essence of the ylang ylang tree, Wild Vibes candles will transport you to cherished memories and help you create new...
On September 20 of 2017, devastation hit Puerto Rico in the form of a lethal hurricane named Maria. The next day, the moment we were able to step outside the confines of our homes and see the destruction that befell our majestic island, we were struck with a force of...
A lawyer and a writer. Michael Drezin is a name I’ll not soon forget. Honest, relatable, and intuitive, Michael has given me a sneak peek into the life of a Bronx native with a lot of heart who can tell a story like no one else. Here’s an inside look...
The story of Anthony Capo is equal parts passion and serendipity. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, Capo’s first introduction to the culinary world came at an early age. Self-taught and self-proclaimed foodie and cook, Capo has been cooking before he could even remember. Capo recalls watching his...
“The Lucky Baseball,” written by one of the New York Yankees’ most beloved former batboys Luis Castillo, follows a lonely baseball who wants to be a part of all the fun and comradery that America’s favorite pastime has to offer. After being left on the side of the field to...
Wilfredo “Bio” Feliciano is an internationally established artist, taking the world by storm with his world-famous art collective known as TATS CRU “The Mural Kings.” As a master of street art, graffiti, mural design, and fine arts for over 30 years, Bio is one of TATS CRU’s founding members and...
For the past 18 years, Charles Santoro has been an Executive at the Yankees Entertainment & Sports Network and is now making a name for himself in his new acting career. From humble beginnings, Charles Santoro’s life has shown that with hard work, determination, and a little bit of kindness,...
