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This Week, Only In The USA – 4/20/15
#1 #BlackLivesMatter: Baltimore man’s death in police custody sparks new protests…READ MORE #2 Cecily Strong nails The White House Correspondent dinner…READ MORE #3 A coyote is caught big pimpin’ in...
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New York Trend Alerts – Spring 2015
Movie Theaters: OUT/ Museums: IN Oscar season has passed, winter is officially over, and “HBO Now” is finally available, so why would New Yorkers want to pay 15 dollars to pile up in the dark? If...
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This Week, Only In The USA – 5/4/15
#1 ISIS claims its first attack in the United States…READ MORE #2 JetBlue to start direct flights from NYC to Cuba in July…READ MORE #3 Shonda Rhimes continues her TV reign with new fall show…READ...
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This Week, Only In The USA – 5/11/15
#1 17 year old Boston Marathon Bomber has been sentenced to death…READ MORE #2 Georgia student’s video showing discrimination on campus becomes viral…READ MORE #3 Jeb stands by his brother’s decision...
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This Week, Only In The USA – 5/18/15
#1 Justice served for the 6 officers involved in Freddie Gray’s murder…READ MORE #2 Obama joining Twitter reveals the true colors of racism in America…READ MORE #3 David Letterman says goodbye to his...
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A Lesson On Socially-Conscious Advertising
Last time I wrote about advertising in America on this blog, it wasn’t about a glorious example to say the least. A year ago, Cadillac managed to piss everyone off with a cocky patriotic ad rooting for...
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This Week, Only In The USA – 6/2/15
#1 Bruce Caitlyn Jenner brings the Transgender cause to Middle America..READ MORE #2 The Senate fails to agree and lets the Patriot Act expire…READ MORE #3 Two NY murderers pull a Shawshank...
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This Week, Only In The USA – 6/8/15
#1 America meets Rachel Dolezal and nothing was ever the same…READ MORE #2 Spoiler Alert: Game of Thrones’ Finale ends with shocking death…READ MORE #3 Police brutality and racism crash a Texas pool...
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This Week, Only In The USA – 6/22/15
#1 Charleston historical black church attacked by White Supremacist terrorist…READ MORE #2 Donald Trump is officially running for President and it’s not a joke…READ MORE #3 Taylor Swift convinces Apple...
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Straight Outta Prejudice: Media & Hip Hop Meet Again
As a hip hop fan, I am sad to admit that I have learned to lower my expectations when it comes to the big screen. I am unfortunately used to low-budget music biopics or dance movies designed for a teen...
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The American Dream Against The World
When I speak about New York, people tend to think that I am flying high on the American Dream cloud. My answer has and always will be that being in love with New York doesn’t mean being in love with...
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Living In New York: Friends vs. Real Life
I will forever be grateful for my amazing sister who introduced me to Friends and made me watch every single episode when I was barely 10 years old. Needless to say I quickly got addicted, and would...
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How Nicki Minaj’s Booty Started A Juicy Debate
If there is one thing that America loves, it’s a good ol’ scandal. Put race and a butt in the middle, and you get the buzz of the month! Nicki Minaj is currently under fire for releasing the very racy...
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How To Get Away With Diversity on TV
It’s not revolutionary to say that black people and minorities in general need more representation in Western media – just turn on your TV and see for yourself. So when ABC – one of the United States’...
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10 Times Beyoncé Helped You Deal With New York Life
Because no one else is schoolin’ life better than Queen Bee herself…here’s some advice we can all use when life gets New York tough: #1 When you wake up and get ready to face the concrete jungle #2...
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Widow Basquiat: A Must-Read New York City Tale
Picture New York in the 80s. Graffiti is slowly emerging from the Lower East Side’s dark alleys to the trendy galleries. Artists, drug dealers, and pimps own Downtown: a (not so safe) haven for...
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5 Shows That Capture The Real New York
There are many TV shows that are either shot or set in New York, but only a handful are truly New York-centric. Here’s my top 5 of the ones that capture life in the City in the best and realest way...
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10 Times Drake’s Hotline Bling Was About Life In New York
#1 When winter is coming and you have to learn how to walk in the snow all over again #2 When your Dominican friends plan a Washington Heights night and you have 3 days to learn how to dance #3 When...
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