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Weaving, Waffles and Community: A Macrame Experience with Tatianna Monet

If you ever need a midweek reset – one that equally challenges and humbles you, then Tatianna Monet’s macrame class might be your next event to try out. By no measure am I a skilled seamstress or crocheter. But even with that in mind– I still decided to try something new. Monet’s class was hosted at Pink Rock Culture Co-op in downtown Syracuse. The room was filled with more than a dozen multigenerational women from all backgrounds and skill levels. As we sat there chatting, introducing...

Fiesta de Reyes Gala: Celebrating Culture, Community, and the Next Generation

Last month I had the pleasure of attending the Fiesta de Reyes Gala , in Downtown Syracuse. For those who may not be familiar, Fiesta de Reyes translates to The Kings Festival, a celebration of Three Kings Day, which takes place every year on January 6th. In Puerto Rico, this holiday holds deep cultural and spiritual significance. It commemorates the visit of the Three Wise Men to baby Jesus, and it’s traditionally a day centered around family, faith, giving, and community. In Puerto Rican...

Forty, Bring your Lapto— Actually, Nevermind.

Saturday night started off so right. After leaving an event around 10pm, I decided the night was young and hit up one of my girls for a last minute, semi-spontaneous night out downtown. Like most people looking for a good time, we ended up at The York. Why? Because DJ 40 was spinning (or curating the vibes, if we’re being cute about it). The energy was there. I saw so many people dancing, chatting and overall having a great time. The music was exactly what you’d expect, hip-hop, R&B, all the...