Local Voices

The Real Meaning of Teeth

No matter how much sugar I avoid, no matter my liberality and privilege, Manhattan or Louisville, red state or blue, my body is doing what all bodies do.

Feb 15, 2019 4:19 PM Read more >

Op-Ed: M/WBE Entrepreneurs, Position Yourself for Success

Minority and women business owners: Join the NYC Small Business Services for the upcoming Brooklyn M/WBE Forum

Jan 18, 2019 1:39 PM Read more >

AdaptABILITY -- The Constant Process of Renewal

Adaptability is one of the most important skills that needs to be demonstrated in order to imply relevancy, willingness to change and resilience in every aspect of our lives.

Jan 16, 2019 4:52 PM Read more >

Farewell, Judy Garland -- Hello, Snarky Puppy?

A challenge in blending generational icons

Jan 7, 2019 11:28 AM Read more >

No Justice, No Seats

People on public assistance go to work, pay taxes and vote. But who represents them, who is their champion in New York?

Dec 20, 2018 1:44 PM Read more >

Is It Really the Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

What can one do to combat the feelings of sadness, anxiety and depression that the season may trigger?

Dec 14, 2018 10:48 AM Read more >

Playing it Hard with Soft Skills

By 2020, "soft skills" will be in higher demand across industries than narrow technical skills.

Dec 13, 2018 12:02 PM Read more >

I Didn't Have It to Give

Lessons I learned from my dogs

Dec 10, 2018 3:37 PM Read more >

Stranger in a Strange Land: Brooklyn to San Diego

What is it like being a Brooklynite in Surf City?

Nov 19, 2018 1:19 PM Read more >

Cinematic Heroes and Their Relationship to the Divine

Is Dwayne Johnsons God in Skyscraper the God of Robert Downey Jr.s Iron Man?

Nov 5, 2018 6:11 PM Read more >