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DJ Casper: How A Veteran DJ Went From Night Clubs To DJing For A Cause

Victor “Casper” Santiago, a DJ from the Bronx, has been captivated by the lively and melodious atmosphere of 1970s New York City since his youth. His interest in music was sparked by his father’s classic salsa albums, which he listened to on Saturday mornings while doing chores. Over the years, ...

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For the Love of Food: Anthony Capo’s Story

The story of Anthony Capo is equal parts passion and serendipity. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, Capo’s first introduction to the culinary world came at an early age. Self-taught and self-proclaimed foodie and cook, Capo has been cooking before he could even remember. Capo recalls watching his ...

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Music

Coachella 2023 Lineup Anticipation, Buzz, and Updates

While many across the globe were geared up to welcome the new year, many are still looking forward to the biggest event in the music industry – Coachella 2023.

Following the successful 2022 return after a 2-year hiatus due to the Coronavirus, fans and music listeners are anticipating the release of ...

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Books

How bell hooks Taught Me How to Love and How to be Loved

With little fanfare, bell hooks has influenced your favorite industry leaders worldwide and has been named one of TIME's 100 Women of the Year. Like many Black women scholars before her, Bell Hooks gave so much of herself: to theories, writers aspiring to be writers, and the future she sought ...

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Music PlaylistPast

January 2023
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Books

Best Paperbacks of the Month

Although we are only three months into the new year, tons of new book releases have taken the world by storm. Whether your favorite genre is horror, mystery, sci-fi, nothing feels better than curling up and diving into a new paperback.

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