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Ian Henry

Bio: Currently a Visual Arts student at Ocean County College. Ian has had an interest in writing since he was a kid. He's a lover of music, video games, sports, art, fashion, and technology. He has written many articles for non profit organizations such as Hola Cultura. Ian dreams of becoming astoryteller who bridges the gap between culture and international reach.
Business and Finance

Marketing Domination: How Amazon Approaches Advertising

Amazon isn’t just the king. It’s the de facto—the largest online retailer in the universe. Maybe that statement is a bit too far but the global sentiment remains. The company has multiple avenues to not be brushed off. Twitch, Audible, Whole Foods Market, Comixology, Ring, and IMBd are all notable ...

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Food

At Last Last: How Nigerian BBQ is a force to be reckoned with

Afrobeats, Nollywood and Fufu. These are some of the biggest aspects of Nigerian culture known globally. It’s definite that you hear artists such as Burna Boy, Tems, Ayra Star and Davido on the radio and Spotify playlists at some point. Plus, with meme culture, you’ve definitely seen clips from Nollywood. ...

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Sports

La Protection: The Upside Potential of Alex Sarr

French Basketball has always been a rising force in the National Basketball Association league. Figures such as Tony Parker and Rudy Gobert have opened the floodgates for French players to succeed. Interestingly, the NBA’s Western Conference has often selected these guys as pieces for a team.  For example, Tony Parker ...

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Politics

Swipe Ideology: Is Politics Make or Break for Gen Z Dating?

Opposites attract. A statement that is as old as time itself. Not surprising how it continues to apply in the modern dating landscape. However, what if I told you that politics can play a role in that realm? Especially with the rise of Gen Z in the fold, it’s getting ...

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Sports

New Flavour: Why the Red Bulls Need to shake things up

When you’re a team named after the legendary Red Bull drink — you have to at least have the energy to uplift yourselves. Especially after multiple, consecutive losses, something has to give…right? The New York Red Bulls are going through a winless streak (0-2-3). The most out of anyone in ...

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Sports

What Is in Store for the NY METS?

For yours truly, I always felt the New York Mets were the little brother of the Yankees. Nowadays, I see that it’s 50% true but that’s the power of branding for you. I, for one, must say that the Mets, from my recent perspective, have fun energy in the team ...

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Music

Nate Dogg: The Purveyor of Melodic Hip Hop

On this day in Hip Hop, I feel we as an audience take for granted the contributions that our rap forerunners have set. We love what we love, right? However, I don’t think many bother to care or appreciate what came before that transpired the now and present. That’s regarding ...

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Health and Wellness

Can Coffee Lower Type 2 Diabetes?

To echo the late Rick James—Caffeine is one helluva drug. That’s why everyone goes to brands like Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks. Ain’t nothing like that morning coffee run to boost your energy. Now there have been criticisms over the years about Coffee. How bitter it tastes. The ethical concerns of ...

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Music

The Greatness of Roberta Flack

The legendary musician & keyboardist passed away on January 24th, 2025. She was only 88 years old. Although her death is tragic, she has left behind a massive impact in the music community. An impact that has stood the test of time. She was the first artist to win the ...

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Fashion

Why France Will Remain a Force in Fashion

C’est pour toi. Yes. This is dedicated to all the fashion lovers. Enthusiasts of Dior, Chanel, Givenchy, Louis Vuitton and Yves Saint Laurent should understand their brand’s origins. Heck, it’s expensive for me to wear, but I can’t deny the impact France has had on the fashion world. Paris Fashion ...

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Sports

Brick by Brick: What Myles Turner Adds to the Bucks

The 2025 National Basketball Association Offseason has been, in better words…..a pandemonium. Headlines from Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets to Desmond Bane becoming an Orlando Magic have shown that the NBA landscape is in a seismic shift. A shift that is in opportunity and direction for a championship. And ...

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Food

Why Eggplant Is the Best Vegetable

No, get your mind out of the gutter — I’m not referring to the classic purple emoji. What we are talking about is the greatest vegetable known to men and women. A vegetable that has stood the test of time amidst the countless changes of appearance. No matter if one ...

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