Cassidy Paredes
Bio: Cassidy Paredes recently graduated from Liberty University with a BS in English and Writing. While in college, her passion and love for writing inspired her to publish her two books, Picture Perfect and Even This Will Fade, on Amazon. She is excited to start the next stage of her career with NYCTastemakers and continue growing as a writer and editor.
Huda Kattan
Make Up Artist of the Month for August 2022 Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Tiktok Bio Gallery Bio Makeup artist, beauty influencer, blogger, and entrepreneur Huda Kattan is the founder of the cosmetic line Huda Beauty. This self-made woman was once miserable in her finance job and decided to quit to ...
DROWNING
Here I am, in an open sea. The waves are crashing over me. I’m gasping for a breath of air—something to rid me of insanity. I’m drowning. I’m all alone. I’m on my own. I’ll die alone. I blink back tears from dripping eyes, Wishing emotions could be paralyzed. I ...
THE TYPEWRITER
He rolled up his sleeves and sighed before dusting off his old machine. The worn chair he sat on was rickety, just like his old bones. He fumbled with the paper from his drawer. He chuckled to himself. It’s crazy to think that even decades out of practice, his mind ...
WORDS THEY SAY
Sometimes words are broken shards Of a mirror they want you to see. Of a person they want you to be. You aren’t what they say, Darling, you could never be. Drown out their words Before they drown out you. Ded. Their words
“A Bronx Tale” Star, Joseph D’Onofrio: Where is He Now?
From his role as "Slick" in A Bronx Tale to playing young Joe Pesci in Goodfellas, Joseph D'Onofrio is known for his extensive and accomplished acting career, landing roles in other iconic movies like Jungle Fever, Analyze That, The Deli, Wannabes, and Spider-Man to name a few.
Freedom Williams: International Musician Making his Legacy as the Owner of C&C Music Factory
Freedom Williams is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor who gained fame as the lead singer and rapper for one of the hottest groups of all time, C&C Music Factory. Thirty years after the release of C&C Music Factory’s hit song, “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now),” Freedom ...
Tuffy Questell: “Everything I do is about being inspired in order to inspire others.”
As a New York native, Tuffy Questell has been in the entertainment industry for over thirty years as an actor, producer, casting director, and musician passionate about increasing the expansion of the New York film market.
SOARING
Confined and bound in herself,All she wanted was to be heard—So everyone could see her, could understand,She wasn’t meant to be another voiceIn the crowd, disguised by the opinions of others.Defiantly she vowed, she would soar.Yes, she would soar, and leave all their opinions behind. Ded. What I want to ...
Jesselyn Silva
Athlete of the Month for July 2022 Twitter Instagram Donate Mouse-pointer Link Link Bio Video Bio Jesslyn “JessZilla” Silva is a champion boxer, published author, and star of a documentary film. Ever since she was a little girl, she had a passion for boxing. Because of her hard work, skill, and dedication, Jesselyn, was ...
SHINNING SOUL
It stole my breath as I took in the world around me. The night was a black deep, swallowing me up into its darkness. It felt personal almost, like my soul was the night. I laid in the grass, looking up, letting my eyes drift along the open sky. White ...
Op-Ed: Why You Should Read Every Day
In an age where we are so preoccupied with social media and the internet, it’s common to hear someone say that they don’t like to read; but reading used to be a daily ritual for those who wanted the gain knowledge, improve their memory, and broaden their vocabulary. With multiple ...
