“I feel like growing up we’ve always had the pressure of needing to be successful and being able to provide not only for ourselves but for our family in the future,” Ross told Slice of Culture.
Traducido por la cofundadora Neidy Gutiérrez. Los residentes de Jersey City obtuvieron una victoria. A principios de este mes, la gente local estaba luchando contra un posible cierre de cuatro rutas de autobús que pasan por las secciones de Journal Square, West Side y Greenville de Jersey City, atendiendo a
“It’s a true relief to know that the A&C lines will be picked up by [NJ Transit]. I think it was absolutely the right thing to do. I’m sure a lot of community members, not only from West Side, but also from Journal Square are content about this resolution,” De Los Santos said.
“We live in an urban community [where] public transportation is needed. I can’t imagine residents only using Ubers, and light rails. It doesn’t work for everyone. Buses are more convenient as there are stops available on almost every street and corner.
The campaign is accusing the Journal Square branch of illegally terminating nine workers. Keyser A. Garganera, a former worker, told Slice of Culture that without its Jollibee workers, there is no Jollibee.
Many urge casting directors to recast Nani, arguing that having a lightskin portrayal of Lilo’s guardian takes away from the story of Lilo & Stitch.
Yatco reflected on her journey to becoming a full-time voice actor and how “happy” she is to be representing Filipinos and Filipino-Americans in on-screen entertainment, which she rarely had growing up.
“I think being from Jersey, a lot of people from Jersey hold that chip on their shoulder or just like that natural edge that you walk around with everyday,” Mielnicki said.
“I feel like Jersey really has an impact on everybody that’s from there, especially from the part that we’re from – Northern Jersey,” Cosme said. “It kind of gives you this grit, this edge… You gotta be tough to be where we’re from.
Broadway Diner has been a staple for the Bayonne community for about 50 years. But co-owner Janet Coviello told Slice of Culture that the diner has been there for more than just Bayonne.
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