Culture (Page 52)
December 16, 2019
Nobel Prize-Winning Grandson Frido Mann and the End of Books
Frido Mann (Right) interviewed by André Alexis at the Toronto International Festival of Authors (Credit: Zak Fleishman) NEW YORK – […]
December 10, 2019
A New Jersey Town Smells a Fight for its Future
Harrison residents have been unable to open their windows as Hydrogen Sulfide so strong that Red Bull Arena, released a statement, has filled the neighborhood. >> Harrison residents have kept their windows shut to keep out the acidic scent of Hydrogen Sulfide from seeping into their homes. The smell is so strong that the Red Bull Arena has released a statement to warn stadium-goers.
December 10, 2019
The ‘Jewel of Harlem’ is Changing. Will it Shine On?
When Esplanade Gardens was built 52 years ago, African Americans felt like they finally got a piece of the pie - ownership in where they lived and a community of neighbors that felt more like family. Today, those same residents struggle with the changes that have taken place around them - new management, a different generation, and gentrification. Will "The Jewel of Harlem" ever be the same?
December 10, 2019
In the Big Easy, Coexistence on Frenchmen Street Changes Key
Some are drawn to New Orleans for its local cuisine, simply to try hearty dishes like seafood gumbo or po’ boy sandwiches. Some visit to take a steamboat ride along the Mississippi River to enjoy the city’s architectural history, nature and beauty in a single cruise. New Orleans is also world-famous for its street performance culture, and one of the hotspots of this music capital is Frenchmen Street. However, a 911 call over the summer shed light on the turbulence between a band and a small business owner, shaking the peaceful coexistence of the street.
December 10, 2019
How a Little Ukrainian Shop Stands Its Ground in an Ever-Changing Neighborhood
Punk rockers, bohemians, artists, and Ukrainians have lived amongst each other in Manhattan’s East Village and have made it their own. Many of these groups have abandoned their East Village roots, but one small Ukrainian store, Arka, has been stern on keeping its doors open to keep the Ukrainian spirit alive in the neighborhood.