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How chef Ron Hsu pays tribute to his late mother through food.
Chef Ron Hsu keeps his mother's spirit alive in his restaurant, Lazy Betty, and the way he lives his life, too.
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How author Claribel A. Ortega wrote her own story.
Award-winning author Claribel A. Ortega is a former reporter who writes middle-grade and young adult fantasy inspired by her Dominican heritage.
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How Dan Clay uses drag to make a corner of positivity on the internet.
Sex and the City enthusiast Dan Clay has created a space of love and positivity on the internet by replicating outfits of Sarah Jessica Parker.
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How Emily Ladau advocates for a better life for all through her writing.
A guest appearance on Sesame Street at 10 years old led to a life-long mission of Emily Ladau to advocate for disability rights.
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How Khadija Tudor heals with her hands and her heart.
Khadija Tudor's Life Wellness Center in Bed-Stuy offers the community massage therapy, acupuncture and a space of solace.
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How chef Edouard Massih took a chance on his dream.
For chef Edouard Massih, 2020 was a time of opening up. The 25-year-old expanded his catering business into a storefront in burgeoning Greenpoint.
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How María Herron keeps her love of books alive in the neighborhood where she lives.
In 2019, María Herron created Mil Mundos, the first bilingual bookstore in Bushwick, catering to the Latinx community in which she lives.
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How Misha Tyutyunik uses his art to tell stories that matter.
Misha’s passion for art has seen him become a sought-after artist around the globe. He’s also become adept at using the streets as his canvas.
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How Sharon Chuter is shaking up the beauty industry by staying true to her roots.
UOMA Beauty founder Sharon Chuter is on a mission to bring about social change and celebrate culture through inclusive beauty and make-up.
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How Petrushka Bazin Larsen spreads joy through ice cream, art and community.
Ask Petrushka Bazin Larsen the secret to making good ice cream and she’ll tell you without skipping a beat. “Love!” she grins...
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How actress and writer Kelly Murtagh found her voice again.
Earlier this year, Kelly Murtagh’s long-time dream to release a film came true. But, it wasn’t with all the bells and whistles usually attributed to this kind of dream.
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How foodie Seema Sanghavi is helping feed the world, one apron at a time.
Foodie Seema Sanghavi has loved making food since she was a young child. Find out how she uses her passion for food in the fight to help end hunger.
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How bartender extraordinaire Ivy Mix found her passion and uplifts other women too.
When she was 19, Ivy Mix went to Guatemala. It was the first time she’d ever left her small town home in Central Vermont. The first time she’d been out of the country.
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