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Editor: Anita Newkirk Hackney Valentine’s Day is coming, which means the holiday of cupids and hearts will take some of the sting out of dealing with Covid-19; however, with a new strand of the coronavirus, that might be hard to achieve. Even in the pandemic, there are plenty of ways to give gifts this Valentine’s Day. Candy Giving candy and cards has been a Valentine’s tradition since the third century of Roman times. Over time, this holiday has evolved into a 20-billion-dollar industry but...

Editor: Anita Newkirk Hackney Protecting the environment’s rights is not a hot topic as Covid-19 or what happened on January 6th, but it doesn’t mean we should ignore the problem when it is clearly the “whale” in the room. According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), there are many underwater mammals on the endangered list. There are multiple reasons underwater mammals like blue whales, beluga whales, dolphins, and porpoises are on the endangered list such as contaminated habitations, killing them or stealing them from...

Editor: Anita Newkirk Hackney Movies are a good escape from these troubled times as Covid-19 cases continue to rise and the increased level of chaos following the events on January 6 of this year. So, why not rekindle the bond with movies like Deadpool and other timeless classics instead of watching drab movies that will either confound or disappoint the viewers?  According to Bob Larkin from Best Life: “Movie critics can make or break a new release a potential success. And while picking the...

Editor: Anita Newkirk Hackney Before Covid-19 hit the nation, books, movies and TV series were the bread and butter of the American society; but now, leisure activities like reading a book or watching a movie have become an oasis for people. People who work remotely or are unemployed may question what they are doing with their time and wish they could do something more productive like watch a documentary or visit their families (while, of course following social distancing protocols). People sometimes forget directors...

Editor: Anita Newkirk Hackney Cartoons are an escape from the harsh reality of Covid-19 while people are social distancing. So, why not re-forge a bond with cartoons? Cartoons like Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Owl House and She-Ra and the Princesses of Power are good shows for viewers of all ages to watch. Cartoon shows are aesthetically pleasing and are good teaching tools for children to understand and learn about diversity and gender equality.  Avatar: The Last Airbender Avatar: The Last Airbender is a 2005...

Editor: Katherine Dollison I recently had a chat with my mom asking her a few questions about when I first learned to read. She told me that my life began with her reading to me when I was still in her tummy. She would place her hand on her belly, tell me to listen, and then read to me ‘Maruska and the 12 months’. A story from her childhood.  Of course, it was understandable that I would be drawn to books in life. I...

Editor: Kelsey Newkirk Hackney Christmas is coming soon which means the holidays will take some of the sting out of enduring a global pandemic. So, why not rekindle the holiday cheer by sending gifts to your family members? There are plenty of ways to show your family and friends the holiday spirit is still alive.  Here are four of the best gift ideas to have ready for the holidays: Books Books are a good item to offer during the holiday. It gives your loved...

Editor: Anita Newkirk Hackney Covid-19 is 2020’s shit-show. So, why not read some badass books to escape this world of division and social distancing and rekindle the spark of imagination? Books are an escape that can make a person take a leap of faith into the lofty realms of fiction and folklore and free themselves from the stressful shackles of reality.  A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE—GEORGE R.R. MARTIN Game of Thrones premiered in 2011, and the final season aired last year; but it...

Editor: Anita Newkirk Hackney Movies are a great escape from the harsh reality of Covid-19 during the holidays. So, why not rekindle the holiday cheer by watching some movies? Movies like A Charlie Brown Christmas and A Christmas Story have multiple takes on what Christmas is all about. For instance, Charlie Brown is confused about the idea of Christmas, while Ralphie wants an item he cannot get for Christmas.  Here are four of the best movies to watch during the holidays: A Charlie Brown...

Editor: Anita Newkirk Hackney Difficult times and life have a tendency to cause people to lash out at others who are in no way connected to the situation. At times, the pain and hurt inside someone can be like claws. When dealing with such situations, some people seek to release their pent-up emotions in unhealthy ways. Specifically, releasing it on others, which then has the potential to cause a chain reaction. Similar to wildfires, anger and hurt can be contagious in a sphere, spread...