By Kayla Cheung The blending of cultures is something that most have seen in their lives; the fusion of foods from both global hemispheres, the cross-country mixing-and-matching of fashions, and communities built off the hard work of immigrants from all over the world, whose children grow up to know their own culture as it cooperates…
By Vanessa Falcon Everything has origins: from the stories we tell at the dinner table, to the very holidays we celebrate. Thanksgiving is a well-worshiped, highly celebrated occasion in the United States, but like many other celebrations, this holiday has roots in pagan traditions. From the beginning of the concept surrounding religions and belief systems,…
By Kymani Hughes Black people—the innovators, the originators, and most importantly, the trendsetters. There’s no denying that the American fashion industry has found inspiration within Black culture. Whether it’s bursting down runways, in stores, or online—everywhere you look—style influenced by African-Americans is embedded in today’s fashion for people of all colors, races, and status. But…
By Michelle Mairena Every day, thousands of tourists and Miami natives drive downtown to pose in front of Wynwood’s eye-catching murals, instagramming the contemporary style of Miami’s art neighborhood as they meander through its streets. But it’s not only the art that drives people to Wynwood. The one-of-a-kind neighborhood is also known for its overall…
By Daylin Delgado Women oppress women. Time and time again, pseudo feminists will bash men, and yell at them for what they consider to be the oppression of women. Men aren’t the only ones who seem to benefit from the gender inequality. They’re also only part of the blame for women’s oppression. It’s an often…
By Sabine Joseph Yes, it’s that serious. The premier of Black Panther in my little Town of Miami Lakes was as glamorous as the one for Hollywood’s hottest stars and most acclaimed critics. Excited viewers who arrived early had to be kept outside behind velvet rope to prevent the theater from becoming an overcrowded fire…
By Yasmine Mezawi Throughout December 7th to 10th of 2017, art lovers and tourists across Miami and the world join to marvel at the work of artists at the premiere art event of the year, Miami Art Basel. Miami Art Basel displays a collection of works from various artists and was held at the Red…
By Edysmar Diaz-Cruz