“It’s a joke that’s also serious,” Fernandez tells me of the hat meme. Despite starting as an online joke, the popularity of the hats was enough to warrant the use of clothing to promote the message of Make Techno Black Again.  Sitting in my childhoo...

You’re probably taken aback by the name of this event, however, it doesn’t even scratch the surface of the experience of the virtual Vagina Marijuanalogues. This event turned a night in into an information-packed and fun-filled night that blew all vi...

Experts expect the hemp CBD industry is estimated to grow by the billions over the next few years and everyone wants a piece of the pie. Entertainers, athletes, artists, actors and even talk show hosts are all on that list of folks ready to make a mi...

Alex, a six year-old boy, watches as a stray cat paws at him through the window of his apartment.  With a look of pure compassion he turns to his father and asks if they can let him in, “just for a little.” His father puts a hand on his shoulder gent...

The United States has mishandled policing and crime accountability for hundreds of years, especially with drug offenses. There are currently 5,000 people in the United States serving a sentence of life without possibility of parole for a non-violent...

It’s perfectly normal to feel horny. With quarantine and lockdowns, your stress level is probably through the roof. The rush of the Christmas season can also make you feel more anxious than usual. With all those things happening, you may find yoursel...

Coralanne Griffith-Hunte, Psy.D. is a Black Human, Industrial and Trauma Psychologist. Her work stretches across the fields of education, human rights, political advocacy. She has been a Queens community advocate since 2000.  In 2010, she was elected...

“I hear they’re big in Japan,” a phrase that used to deride artists for their lack of mainstream popularity, is as obsolete as ever. Today, innovative musicians from Japan continue to push the envelopes of creativity and experimentation in new ways t...

In preparation for attending the virtual Cannabis Expo, I began by signing up and making my avatar, an experience I am very familiar with from childhood games such as the sims. Then, I entered the room. I heard my computer fan start to run; the techn...

Sultry, uninhibited, and endlessly inventive, Laganja Estranja is known for her bright drag aesthetic, death drops and love of cannabis. She released a music video for her new sex-positive track “Daddy” on November 30. Laganja Estranja sat down with...