I, Medusa by Ayana Gray: A Myth Retold with Power and Humanity
Ayana Gray’s I, Medusa reimagines the mythic villain as sister, priestess, survivor. Read Valerie M. Evans’ review of this bold, haunting retelling.
Brooklyn’s Jane Doe: A Shocking True Story of Assault, Media Betrayal, and Delayed Justice
Book review and critique by Valerie M. Evans: Brooklyn’s Jane Doe reveals how one woman’s assault became a public smear, and why her fight for justice still matters today.
Other Inheritances: Scent Memories from a Childhood at Fat’s Pet Shop in East Harlem
Before I ever knew what a perfumer was or that someone could make a living decoding and remixing scent, I …
Ghosts of the Palisades: Threads between memories, places and time
Somewhere tucked away, high on the Palisades, on lovely, dead end street, in the ether of the internet and Google …
Eight Goodbyes: Love, Loss, and the Six Years That Changed Everything
The first to die that year, the year before COVID-19 changed everything, was my aunt, Ruth or “Chin” as we …
How DNA, Haplogroups, and Genetic Markers Reveal Taíno Heritage
The Genetic Echoes of the Taíno People The Taíno people, the first known inhabitants of the Caribbean, have long been …
Unearthing the Invisible in Ben Brisbois’ Banana Capital: Unpeeling the Layers of Capitalism and Racism
The banana. Simple, ubiquitous, and unassuming. Yet, as Ben Brisbois reveals in his forthcoming Banana Capital, it’s anything but ordinary. …
Ditching The Algorithm: Why I Joined Bluesky (And You Should Too)
For years, social media has been both a megaphone and an equalizer, a place where anyone can share art, advocate …
Latina/o Bloggers, Content Creators, Influencers: This Is Your Year
The Latina/o Bloggers Group is back and ready to uplift you. Join the community to tap into resources, connect with like-minded creators, and be part of something bigger than just a platform. Let’s rewrite the digital narrative together.
Nosferatu Reimagined: Mythology, Symbolism, & Storytelling in the Digital Age
When F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu first graced the silver screen in 1922, it set the stage for a century of fascination …
What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About Death, Technology, and Social Change
In a world where technology seems to dominate every facet of our lives, there’s something profoundly humbling about turning back …
Beyond Bread: Bakers in the Family, Pan de Agua and Casabe
I can picture us. Two, little rail-thin girls with long braided hair down our backs, holding hands as we walked …