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On Global Filipinos: Little Manila Park signage unveiled in Queens
By Loida Nicolas Lewis Whenever Architect Noel Gamboa and his wife Dori wanted to “satisfy their craving” for authentic Filipino food, they would drive to Roosevelt Avenue, in Woodside, Queens from their home in Forest Hills. They often passed by a long fenced vacant lot while searching for parking space. For decades, it was unsightly, […]
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The day I learned my husband had Lewy Body Dementia
By Bella Owens Lewy Body Dementia has been on the news lately because of the famous people suffering from it. Four years ago, our son got married at a destination beach wedding in Southern Maryland. Southern Maryland has a small-town vacation vibe, with scenic waterways and tall trees canopying the narrow, two-way roads. We stayed […]
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Sol & Mary Ann Kapunan: Husband-and-wife tandem behind Albany’s Kalayaan 1521
By Cristina DC Pastor June 2021 was an auspicious time for a celebration, at least in Albany. Two reasons were brought up: One, travel restrictions caused by the pandemic had been lifted. Two, the labor issue involving Albany nurses reached an impasse and subsequently led to a contract signing. Hence, on June 26, 2021 Albany’s […]
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On same-sex marriage: Reflections on interview with Renee Salud and Ricky Reyes
By Elton Lugay I recently watched the video interview of Toni Gonzaga with stylists Renee Salud and Ricky Reyes, where they discussed same-sex marriage in the Philippines. I want to share my thoughts on this important issue with kindness, respect, and a broader perspective. First, it’s important to acknowledge that both fashion designer Salud and […]
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Sofronio Vasquez headlines Town Hall concert July 19th
Sofronio Vasquez, winner of The Voice will headline two key shows in New York on July 19 and Los Angeles on October 11. He is the first Filipino, and first Asian, to walk away with the title in NBC’s reality TV singing competition. Vasquez stopped tracks and made history. He performed in two Philippine Independence […]
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Understanding gender-based violence in LGBTQ+ relationships
By Womankind Common Myths About gender-based violence (GBV) in LGBTQ+ Relationships Myth #1: Domestic violence and intimate partner violence mostly occur in heterosexual relationships. Fact: LGBTQ+ communities experience the same or higher rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual assault compared to heterosexual communities. Some stats: Gender-based violence affects all communities regardless of sexual orientation or […]
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NY Asian filmfest unleashes cinema’s Next Wave July 11-27
The New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) from July 11 to July 27 is North America’s leading festival of Asian cinema. It was called “the best film festival in New York” by The Village Voice and “arguably the world’s best-curated program of new and classic Asian cinema” by IndieWire. Launched in 2002, the festival showcases […]
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Scientist Michael Purugganan named interim dean at NYU Arts & Science
In a May 27 memorandum to the Arts & Science community, NYU President Linda Mills and Provost Georgina Dopico announced the appointment of Michael Purugganan as Interim Dean of Arts & Science: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Purugganan, Silver Professor of Biology and formerly dean of science, as interim dean of […]
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I LOVE MY JOB Intimacy coordinator Angelica Gomez: She makes sure sex scenes are realistic — and safe
By Catherine Espejo The Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni controversy is one of the bizarre incidents involving an alleged case of sexual harassment in Hollywood. The case also put a spotlight on the role of an intimacy coordinator (IC) who was supposed to prevent exploitation of actors while filming romantic scenes. What is an intimacy coordinator and what is expected of them during the filming of sex scenes? Angelica Gomez, one […]