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Category Archives: Youth
Still Waters in a Storm: A Reading/Writing Experience in Bushwick
Still Waters in a Storm, a grassroots organization based in Bushwick, Brooklyn, was founded by Stephen Haff. This is a place where people of all ages come to a one-room classroom to read, write, and listen. One of the most … Continue reading
Posted in Brooklyn, Youth
Tagged brooklyn, bushwick, judy le, kids, reading, still waters in a storm, Writing
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Vegetarian Restaurants Counter Obesity in New York City
When you picture what the average American looks like, what image comes to mind? Not only are adults increasingly becoming overweight, but children are as well. Close to 40 percent of children in New York City public schools are either overweight … Continue reading
Posted in food, Health, Obesity, Soda, Vegetarian, Youth
Tagged Children, food, Health, Obesity, Paul Bufano, Soda, Vegetarian
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Cody Cared For Me
As a teen, Nachez Jones needed a push to help her find her “purpose” in life. And Dr. Jacquelyne M. Cody was there to provide her with the extra boost. Dr. Cody is founder of CodyCares for Kids, Inc.—a Brooklyn-based … Continue reading
Posted in Brooklyn, High School, Youth
Tagged Canarsie High School, CodyCares for Kids, Inc., Nachez Jones, Tamy Cozier, Virginia Union University
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Young, Queer, and Homeless
From a young age, Kevin Schmidt knew that he was born into the wrong body. Kevin is a transgender man. In other words, Kevin is a person whose male gender identity does not match the anatomical female sex with which … Continue reading
The Feast of San Gennaro
The Feast of San Gennaro had a week-long run (Sept 16-26) in New York, filling the streets of Little Italy with parades, free entertainment, and sizzling food. In its 84th year, the feast celebrates the lives of immigrants who came … Continue reading
Posted in Community Life, Little Italy, music, Youth
Tagged festival, food, fun, immigrants, judy le, midtown
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