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Month: June 2017

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NYC PRIDE 2017 ENDS WITH A MARCH OF LOVE, RESISTANCE + PRIDE

NYC Pride 2017 consisted of many events, but the most anticipated event is the Pride March down 5th Avenue that ends on Christopher Street. The 48th NYC Pride March began and ended at a rainbow crosswalk and minutes before the march at the front line, motorcycles adorned in rainbow decor were parked in formation. Once it…

JUDY CHICAGO EXHIBIT TO CONCLUDE BROOKLYN MUSEUM FEMINISM EXHIBITION

Well known feminist Artist Judy Chicago's work will be on display from October 20th until March 4th, 2018 at the Brooklyn Museum. "Roots of 'The Dinner Party' : History in the Making" is the first museum exhibition to examine the formal, material, and conceptual development of Judy Chicago's artwork "The Dinner Party." The exhibition will…

MET BREUER OPENS CONTEMPORARY VIDEO EXHIBIT

"The Body Politic: Video from The Met Collection" is being featured at The Met Breuer from June 20th until September 3rd. The exhibit presents four videos created between 1995 and 2015 that range from provocative to the poignant while considering the body in relationship to race, ethnicity, class, and gender. One of the videos is David…

WE ARE ONE+TOGETHER LAUNCHES ‘MR GAY SYRIA’ CAMPAIGN + PREMIERES FILM

On June 21st at the Zirvoka House in Tribeca, We Are One+Together, Visionaire, and Grindr presented a special screening of the film "War Within," which is the first installment in the We Are One+Together film series. The film tells the personal story of a gay Muslim man's struggle to reconcile his sexuality and faith, his longing…

MUSEUM OF SEX FEATURES FEMINIST ART IN ‘NSFW FEMALE GAZE’ EXHIBIT

The Museum of Sex (MoSEX) and Creators (VICE Media's art and culture publication) present 'NSFW Female Gaze,' an art exhibition showcasing over 25 emerging female artists that explore and redefine sexuality on their own terms. The exhibit opens Wednesday 21st and will remain on view until September 24th.  “Women use the internet as a tool…

“SECRET GARDEN: THE FEMALE GAZE ON EROTICA” EXHIBIT AT THE UNTITLED SPACE

SECRET GARDEN: The Female Gaze on Erotica EXHIBITION ON VIEW June 27 – August 5th ARTIST TALK + RECEPTION "Art, Sex & Censorship" July 20th  // 6-9pm THE UNTITLED SPACE 45 Lispenard Street Unit 1W NYC 10013 The Untitled Space gallery has announced a new exhibition to open on June 27th, titled “SECRET GARDEN: The Female Gaze on…

NOW NYC’S 2017 WOMEN OF POWER AND INFLUENCE AWARDS + PREMIERE OF “THE POWER BAG” BY INDIRA CESARINE + MCCLLM

The 2017 Women of Power and Influence Awards benefit gala was held on June 13th on the Tribeca Rooftop by the National Organization for Women in New York City (NOW-NYC), which honored exemplary women who have boldly forged their way to the top of their industries, breaking barriers along the way, and earning the title…

IS IVANKA TRUMP A FAKE FEMINIST?

Last week, Us Weekly released an issue on June 7th with a cover story of Ivanka Trump and the headline “Why I Disagree with My Dad”, which is one of the many ways she has positioned herself to the media. Numerous headlines and social media posts have indicated people want Ivanka to persuade her father…

MAGNUM PHOTOS CELEBRATES 70 YEARS WITH PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITIONS IN NYC

Magnum Photos is celebrating 70 years of its significant contribution to photography and history by holding a number of events throughout New York City this month that present new and iconic work by established Magnum photographers. The public seasons of events will be focused on Magnum’s three anniversary themes of community, witnessing history, and “Magnum…

BEA MILLER ON SEEING MUSIC IN COLOR AND HER NEW ALBUM

Musician Bea Miller is unstoppable. The songstress who sees music in color rose to fame after competing at the age of thirteen on the second season of "The X Factor" which resulted in her getting signed to Hollywood Records in 2013. Soon after, she released her four song debut EP called Young Blood. A year…

MILEY CYRUS RELEASES “INSPIRED” SINGLE FOR PRIDE MONTH

  Miley Cyrus is celebrating NYC's pride month by releasing her new single, “Inspired,” that has a vision of unity in the presence of division and is a call for young people to engage in their communities. The song comes from her newest album that is due for release later this year. Miley announced the new…

NYC FREELANCERS CAN DEFEND THEIR RIGHTS UNDER LOCAL LAW 140

Those who freelance in New York City now have more legal rights and can learn how to utilize them. On May 15th, 2017, Local Law 140 took effect which establishes and enhances protection for freelance workers in New York City. The Mayor’s Office of Labor Policy and Standards (OLPS) has planned events to educate those…

NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN HOSTS CONSERVATORY BALL

On Thursday, June 1st, The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) celebrated its annual black-tie Conservatory Ball with Dale Chihuly artwork on display. Five hundred guests attended the ball and raised $1.7 million for children's education and international plant research at the NYBG. Conservatory Ball Chairmen and NYBG leadership greeted guests on a royal blue carpet. The evening started…

EDDIE ROSENSTEIN ON HIS DOCUMENTARY “THE FREEDOM TO MARRY”

"In the midst of this very scary time in America politics, here’s an American story that gay and non-gay people, in fact anyone who believes in equal rights and a constitutional democracy, can all take pride in." - Eddie Rosenstein Releasing digitally on June 6, the civil rights documentary “The Freedom to Marry” follows attorneys Evan Wolfson…

GO ON THE ROAD WITH VÉRITÉ – AN EXCLUSIVE ROAD TRIP DIARY

The indie-pop scene is buzzing about VÉRITÉ and her upcoming album, "Somewhere in Between," out June 23rd. VÉRITÉ collaborated with producers at multiple studios in New York, London, and Los Angeles to experiment with her music. "Somewhere in Between" is a beautiful blend of raw lyrics and an alt-pop sound. VÉRITÉ is the stage name for Kelsey…

5 FILMS TO SEE AT THE HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH FILM FESTIVAL 2017 NYC

The Human Rights Watch Film Festival  taking place in New York City from June 9 - 18th, will be focusing on many issues this year. Films in the festival this year include exposure on police brutality, a legal battle about domestic abuse in America, sexual assault and misogyny in Asia, the Syrian crisis and fight with ISIS,…

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