Author: Destiny Jones
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New Yorker returns to acting more committed than ever
Standing outside Vive la Crêpe in Lincoln Square, Merrill Joseffer shivers while tying a black apron around her waist. Goosebumps cover her arms as the wind picks up. Customers at the coffee shop next door stare at Joseffer and a cameraman, some ask what they’re doing. She’s acting in the student film “Aftertaste,” directed by…
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Paraprofessionals rally for higher wages
Members of the city’s teacher’s union rallied today on the steps of City Hall. They were calling for more money for classroom workers, who they say have been shortchanged by wage increases. Destiny Jones reports.
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J’hon de Jesus
Twenty-six year old J’hon de Jesus is preparing to go to work. But he doesn’t have your typical office job. He flips for a living. Over people.
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How-To: Tarot Reading
Thu Le, a student at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, shows Destiny how to read tarot cards.
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Kickstarter strike continues as coders complain about low pay
Staff Engineer Janel diBiccari was locked out of the Kickstarter employee portal. Her colleagues were also locked out. It was a small effect of being on strike. Founded in Greenpoint, Brooklyn in April 2009, Kickstarter is a virtual crowdfunding platform that allows individuals and businesses to fund their projects and programs. Categories covered include design,…
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Perrigo workers return to work after nearly three weeks on strike
On Monday, Perrigo workers returned to work at the company’s Bronx factory, marking the end of their 16-day strike over retirement benefits and overtime pay. Perrigo is a pharmaceutical company that manufactures and sells over-the-counter medications and other products including allergy relief, cold and flu medicine, and oral care. Workers went on strike two days…
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Protesters march through Manhattan, denounce the upper class
On Saturday, tens of thousands of people attended the Make Billionaires Pay March in Manhattan. The march started on Park Avenue and ended at Columbus Circle with protesters making stops at four locations: Blackstone, Trump Tower, Billionaires’ Row, and Trump International Tower. This marked the first time that this march was organized, an event that…
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Perrigo strike enters second week, demands still not met by management
On Tuesday, pharmaceutical workers continued their strike in Bronx, New York in front of Perrigo, a pharmaceutical company that manufactures and sells over-the-counter medications and other products. The Perrigo contract expired on August 31, and they went on strike days later on September 2. Tuesday marked two weeks of the strikes and workers fighting for…
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#25 Virginia Dominates the Field and George Mason
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The #25 Virginia Cavaliers (22-7, 4-2 ACC) dominated the field against George Mason (10-17, 2-1 A-10) at Palmer Park, 1-0. Coming from a 9-8 win against Boston College on Saturday, the Hoos are feeling the pressure to continue their five-game winning streak. The sun is shining, and it is looking like a…
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Influential Issa: A Star Study of Issa Rae
Actress, writer, and producer Issa Rae captures the unique experiences and complexities of Black womanhood, allowing viewers to connect not only with her characters but also with her as an individual. To better understand Issa Rae’s star image, it is important to consider these four aspects: her career, her web series The Misadventures of Awkward…
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