December 31, 2025
In the middle of the East 10th Street Block Festival, the rain suddenly came down. We were all drenched! But it was a warm day in […]
November 30, 2025
Your diet also plays a huge role in how your skin looks and feels. Fruits rich in natural vitamin C—such as oranges, lemons, grapefruit, strawberries, kiwi, […]
October 31, 2025
Autumn is in full force and the days are getting cool. This marks the harvest season — and the season of gratitude. We celebrate the gifts […]
October 4, 2025
This year, the rains have been good as this lush green picture Fadilatou sent shows. Shea trees grow across the area — and indeed across all […]
August 26, 2025
Shea fruit collecting is almost over in northern Togo, where I grew up. The Shea fruit sit in piles at the women’s homes. They eventually process […]
June 24, 2025
I’m incredibly excited about the ‘Coolest Block’ initiative in the Lower East Side! Attending the information session this past February at the Sixth Street Community Center, […]
May 31, 2025
On May 17, 2025, the New York City Dance Parade and Festival was held in the East Village, showcasing 10,000 dancers and 100 unique dance styles. […]
April 25, 2025
.. Earth Day Every Day with Shea! From the moment spring arrives to New York City, thousands of daffodils and other flowers bloom across the […]
March 13, 2025
On January 26, Aminata, my 25-year-old niece, married. It seemed fitting to share this happy news from my family in Burkina Faso as we celebrate International […]