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Jafari Porch

Bio: Jafari is a creative writing intern at the NYC Tastemakers organization. He is 23 years old and lives in Chesapeake, Virginia. He currently attends Old Dominion University and is planning to graduate in the Spring of 2026 with a major in Media Studies. Most days, he finds himself working in a children’s retail store known as “Once Upon a Child”. During his free time, he enjoys writing stories, playing video games, and hanging out with friends. He is hoping to share his deep perspective and immense passion for writing with the world through his thrilling and engaging stories. His transition from being a timid, shy, young boy to an expressive and vocal young man is something that he hopes to capture through his writing as he continues to evolve into a more courageous and fearless person every day.
Health and Wellness

Ozempic is Erasing Body Positivity

Just a few years ago, body positivity broke the internet as the new social movement that strived toward inclusivity, embracing different body types and reminding people that all sizes are loved and appreciated. Many organizations and forums promoted self-love and confidence regardless of weight, and the demands of particular beauty ...

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Sports

New York Mets Losing Streak Continues

As we spring into the early portion of the MLB season, it’s important to see which teams stand out as the top dogs of their respective divisions and which teams are falling flat on their faces at home plate. Standing atop the league with the best record throughout the first ...

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Latest News

The Lynette Hooker Case Just Got Far More Interesting

The disappearance of beloved wife and mother, 56-year-old Lynette Hooker, has drawn the concern of several people as today marks 10 days that she has been missing. On April 4, 2026, Hooker enjoyed a beautiful boat ride in the Bahamas alongside her husband, 59-year old Brian Hooker, when she reportedly ...

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Music

Coachella Recap

And in a matter of minutes, Sabrina Carpenter left behind a great taste in the mouths of her fans who were mesmerized by her breathtaking performance at this year’s Coachella. The event managed to outdo itself from the year before as it featured the likes of Justin Bieber, PinkPantheress, Addison ...

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Politics

Melania Addresses Ties to Epstein

Of all the things that could be talked about in our current political climate from a rapidly-declining economy to a war-plagued nation that is now living in fear, Melania Trump looked to ease our concerns in her brief speech held about—-Jeffrey Epstein. Yep, you heard me right—through all of the ...

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Latest News

Funeral Shooting Leave One Dead in Queens

A family attended a funeral service held at The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York on April 10, 2026 in honor of their deceased loved one. Unfortunately, the grieving family was met with even more tragedy after a shooting took place just right outside of the church where the ...

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Movies

Should White Chicks Be Considered Offensive?

Describing Conservative Republicans as just a little upset would be quite the understatement. I’d say that Republicans are so…fricking…pissed right now, and after American comedian Druski’s recent cosplay of Erika Kirk, the widow of late political activist, Charlie Kirk, I can’t say that I’m too surprised. Druski’s quite unsavory imitation ...

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Books

Jennette McCurdy Isn’t Really Glad That Her Mom Died…Is She?

After reading Jennette McCurdy’s I’m Glad My Mom Died, I am genuinely shocked that we didn’t get to see the reappearance of Sam Puckett whacking her toxic family across the head with a sock full of butter—or at least true iCarly fans would understand. What’s most interesting here is that ...

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Latest News

Gilgo Beach Killer Tells All

It all began with 28-year old Trinidaddian woman, Sandra Costilla—the first alleged woman to be brutally murdered by Rex Heuermann. Her remains, located by two hunters, were found in the woods of a city in Long Island—and it was through a strand of hair found in her shirt that detectives ...

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Sports

Michigan Reigns Supreme

I mean, who would’ve thought? Just three years ago, the Michigan Wolverines sunk to new lows after falling to an 8-24 regular season record—-the worst record in the franchise’s history. Now, they’re standing atop the men’s basketball league chopping down the net and raising the trophy as the 2025-2026 NCAA ...

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Latest News

Rat Invasion!

Rat infestations are nothing new to New York, after all, as the city ranks among the top 5 where the rodent population is the highest. In fact, the prevalence of rats running around the city became an embedded token into NY culture, even landing itself a spot in the New ...

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TV

When Cartoons Turned to Reality TV: A Look Back at Total Drama Island

We’re taking a trip back to 2008 when American viewers got to witness an animated, PG—or at least for the most part—version of the reality competition show Survivor. The animated series was, in a nutshell, a carbon copy of the hit reality show, and it gave younger viewers an early ...

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