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Anh Le

Bio: Anh Le is a graduating film student from San Jose State University. A storyteller and a writer, Anh’s focus is telling stories that heal the wounds of society. Her journey in writing stemmed from penpalling friends all around the world, sharing stories of diverse cultures and adventures. In the future, Anh wants to write and direct comedy television shows for Hulu, Saturday Night Live, and Netflix where they have an extensive platform for entertaining audiences through laughter and telling stories that inspire positive social change.
Make Up ArtistPast

Maya Rene

Make Up Artist of the Month for April 2022 Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Maya René is a talented makeup artist based in New York City. She has contributed her creative work for many clients including Buzzfeed, FILLING PEICES, Over the Moon, and ALIX NYC. René believes that there are always ways to improve ...

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Female ModelPast

Lupita Nyong’o

Female Model of the Month for April 2022 Facebook Twitter Instagram Bio Gallery Bio An Academy Award-winning actress and a graceful model, Nyong’o is focused on promoting the beauty of Black women in the fashion industry. She has appeared multiple times in Essence magazine and was noted for her speech on true beauty ...

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PastPhotographer

Alice Gao

Photographer of the Month for April 2022 Facebook Twitter Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Known for personal photography, professional portraits, and travel photography, Alice Gao is a breath of fresh air in the visual arts industry. Gao is based in New York and her photography stories focus on the simplicity of the art. Because her ...

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Books

Violeta Noy’s “The Right One” Speaks on Acceptance in All the Small Differences

White sheets are a popular, easy costume idea that kids would wear to portray a ghost for Halloween. While many ghosts look the same with their white sheets, there is a ghost smaller than anyone else who feels isolated from his ghost family. The boisterous, inviting colors are no wonder ...

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BooksExclusive Feature

“Even This Will Fade” Lingers in the Mind With Beautiful Stories

“She just hoped Stella would survive, because not everyone did.” - Even This Will Fade by Cassidy Betrand. Everytime I pass by this line, I can't help but feel the chills crawl through my spine. “Even This Will Fade” is a collection of poems and short stories written by Cassidy ...

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PastPhotographer

Julia Sariy

Photographer of the Month for March 2022 Facebook Twitter Instagram Bio Gallery Bio From Ukraine, Julia Sariy moved to Brooklyn several years ago to pursue studio photography. She collaborates with makeup artists to find the true beauty of her subjects. She enjoys taking women and male portraits and finds her ...

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PastVideo

On My Way (Marry Me) by Jennifer Lopez

Video of the Month for March 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bduECEfvCng&ab_channel=JenniferLopezJennifer Lopez presents a new melody that speaks about having faith in every step of the journey. It is designed for the romantic comedy Marry Me. The story entails a pop star who marries a stranger with a “Marry Me” sign after she ...

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AthletePast

Tina Charles

Athlete of the Month for March 2022 Facebook Twitter Instagram Bio Highlights Bio From Jamaica, New York, Tina Charles is a professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury. She attended the University of Connecticut. Charles won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London ...

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Music PlaylistPast

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Flashback ArtistPast

Bee Gees

Flashback Artist of the Month for March 2022 Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Bio More Than a Woman Bio With Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb, the Bee Gees specialized in disco in the 1970s with “Staying Alive” and “More Than a Woman.” In 1958, the Gibb family moved to Australia and ...

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Female ModelPast

Chiharu Okunugi

Female Model of the Month for March 2022 Facebook Twitter Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Chiharu Okunugi is a Japanese model whose work was shown in ads and runways. She is represented by Satoru Japan Inc. Tokyo. In 2013, she appeared in Vogue China for the theme “Masculine Impression.” She also ...

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Make Up ArtistPast

Deborah Altizio

Make Up Artist of the Month for March 2022 Facebook Instagram Bio Gallery Bio A big smile is what brings Deborah Altizio to the next level in her makeup game. Altizio grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and learned that “the beauty comes within.” She worked with celebrities like Megan ...

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