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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.
Athlete

Coco Gauff

Athlete of the Month for April 2026 Photo credit: Photo by Featureflash from Deposit Photos Instagram Tiktok Bio Highlights French Open 2025 Victory Bio Cori “Coco” Gauff is an American tennis player who was born on March 13, 2004. She is from Delray Beach, Florida, and has played tennis since ...

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Sports

Women’s Final Four Set

Talk about consistency. Not just one, or two—but all of the top-seeded teams from each region advanced to this year’s final four—and what’s even more remarkable is that they’re the exact same four teams from last year’s final four. UConn, South Carolina, UCLA, and Texas have dominated the field in ...

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Politics

Kids’ Conversion Therapy Still Legal in Colorado

We talk about LBGTQ+ rights all the time, but things begin to get a little murky as we cross over from adults to children. Queerness is generally a taboo subject, even in adulthood—-but for kids, LGBTQ+ topics and narratives are almost always deemed far too inappropriate to be discussed. While ...

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Latest News

Boiling Water Attack in Long Island

A Long Island grandmother is now left mourning the loss of her fiance, 61-year-old Joseph Falvo, after her 18-year-old grandson Noel Bermudez-Chin unleashed a fierce attack on him. The young adult boy threw boiling hot water on him while he was asleep before stabbing him multiple times leading to his ...

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Food

Mediterranean Diets For The Win!

It’s imperative that we start taking a good look at the types of food we’re consuming—and I say that confidently, even at the age of 23. A lot of the junk food that gives us a short-lived burst of euphoria often makes us feel like crap afterwards and offers little-to-no ...

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Music

Kid Cudi is Far Too Underrated

Is it just me, or is everyone waiting for their invitation to Honolulu just to—according to Kid Cudi, get that Maui Wowie? To be honest, I had no idea what that meant at first, but after tying together some context clues and common sense, I think I can confidently say ...

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Sports

NYU’s 91-Game Streak Comes to an End

There have been few teams to dominate women’s basketball like the NYU Violets have in the past three seasons. With a perfect record across 3 years, the Violets have made history after holding one of the longest win streaks in college basketball history at 91 games. However, after reaching such ...

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TV

Let’s Talk About Tyra’s Documentary

It looks like we’re all “taking accountability for ourselves” while watching Tyra Banks’ new series as we get a first-row ticket to all of the controversy and secrets that arose from the hit show America’s Next Top Model. For several years, Tyra has found herself in hot water with many ...

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Sports

Will A Coaching Change Create New Results?

It seemed like, at one point in time, Iga Swiatek was untouchable as she led the WTA by a huge margin. She won four grand slam titles between the years 2022-2024 with three of those titles being won at Roland Garros. The highest-ranked Pole reached unbelievable heights during her years ...

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Video Games

Why RPGs are the Best Gaming Genre

One of the things that makes video games so special to many is their ability to serve as an escape from the stresses of daily life. The immersive experience that many games offer allow players to feel like they’re present in a new world, and it gives them the opportunity ...

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Politics

Could We Be One Step Closer to Peace?

I think I speak for most, if not all, Americans when I say that the war with Iran needs to end. The destruction of Iranian soil and the deaths of many individuals have created an apprehension regarding the welfare of the world—and Trump’s stubbornness has led several American cries for ...

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Latest News

LaGuardia Airport Plane Crash in NYC

New York City was met with a horrific scene as a plane crashed into a fire truck on March 22, 2026. The truck was headed to examine another plane after reports of it having an alleged “odor” when it collided with the Air Canada flight AC8646. The destructive collision cost ...

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