July is Disability Pride Month! With that, we wanted to highlight some wheelchair etiquette tips provided by writer Charlie Knight. Outside of emergencies, there is no reason for you to touch someone’s wheelchair unless asked. If we’re in the way, treat us like you would anyone else and say “excuse me.” If it looks like […]

COVID cases have risen in the last 2 weeks, with the New York Times reporting a 111% increase in the U.S. This brings the national average to 26,494 cases. There has also been a 22% increase in hospitalizations and a 5% increase in COVID-related deaths. While this is concerning, this rise is mainly in hotspots […]

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Irene Morgan1917 – 2007 In 1944, Irene Morgan refused to give up a bus seat for a white passenger. This led to a Supreme Court decision outlawing segregated seating on interstate bus lines, almost a decade before Rosa Parks’ famous bus boycott. In 2001, she was awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal. Its citation read: “When […]

This week was the 52nd anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, a major milestone event for LGBTQIA+ rights. Learn more about what happened, as well as its significance in history.  The Stonewall Riots, also called the Stonewall Uprising, began in the early hours of June 28, 1969 when New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, […]

Part one in our series on the many Black musicians that pioneered numerous genres and sounds. How many of these greats do you know and listen to?  Louis Armstrong, Jazz1920s – 1960sLouisiana American musician Louis Armstrong was a trumpeter, singer, bandleader, film star and comedian who had a profound impact on the jazz scene. An […]

Our very own JESSIA sat down with our friends at Sounds of Saving for the first episode of Take A Beat, a series that explores mental health through the lens of an artist. JESSIA discussed success and its complex impact on mental health.  “Supalonely” songstress BENEE also did a Take A Beat session discussing the […]

With so many different colors and flags, we’re breaking down what they all mean in honor of PRIDE month. Our series features 24 of the most commonly used LGBTQIA+ flags: 1. Gilbert Baker Pride Flag Artist, activist, and openly gay military veteran Gilbert Baker met with activist and future politician Harvey Milk to create a […]

We recognize Juneteenth as both a celebration of emancipation and freedom, as well as a reminder of the ongoing fight for racial justice and equity. In honor of this historic day, we partnered with Andréa Ormeño-Delph, who curated an exhibition of Black artists in celebration of Black joy. Located at the Citizen M New York […]

“Daddy changed the world.” – Gianna Floyd A year ago today, George Floyd was tragically murdered. 9min and 29sec changed the world forever. His legacy lives on & we continue to fight for justice and equality in his honor. We will continue to say his name because his life still matters. Because BlackLivesMatter. And because […]

The terms “Latinx” and “Hispanic” are not interchangeable, and from a geographical perspective they are different. Learn more about the multifaceted and ever-evolving identity for the Spanish, Latin American, and South American cultural diaspora inside and outside the US during Latinx Heritage Month / Hispanic Heritage Month  Latinx Both Hispanic Brazil Argentina Spain French Guiana […]

We are celebrating Black creatives, the history of Black music and the importance of Black culture today and every day. Take some time to do the same by reading how you can honor Black history. Explore the history of Black music. Shop Black-owned businesses. Read a book by a Black author. Donate to a Black […]