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November 18, 2019

With “Back to the Wall,” Frederick The Younger Enters a New Era

Jenni Cochran steps onto the dance floor in a silver, sequined blazer over a yellow top and leopard-print bike shorts. In the next scene, she flicks her wrists and sends a bouquet of flowers up in flames. In “Back to the Wall” and the accompanying music video, Cochran explores the highs and lows of a relationship through tense scenes on Wes Anderson-esque backdrops spliced together with scenes of her letting loose alone on the dance floor.

Council Member Carlina Rivera Attends Celebration to Announce New LES Affordable Housing Units (Credit: New York City Council)

November 18, 2019

Councilwoman Rivera Continues to Improve Her Community

Council Member Carlina Rivera Attends Celebration to Announce New LES Affordable Housing Units (Credit: New York City Council) (NEW YORK) […]

November 13, 2019

Nikole Hannah-Jones Is Confronting Truths About The Legacy of Slavery

In the banner of her website, in bold white font against a hot pink background, Nikole Hannah-Jones says, “I see […]

November 5, 2019

Conversations with Murderers: Joshua Oppenheimer’s ‘The Act of Killing’

Joshua Oppenheimer’s Academy Award nominated film “The Act of Killing” confronts perpetrators of genocide who now enjoy the reputation of […]

November 5, 2019

Another Puptacular Halloween Dog Parade in Manhattan’s Lower East Side

On October 20, the 29th annual Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade was held at the East River Park Amphitheater. […]