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Culture & events

6 takeaways from our Conflict Management Community Workshop

This week, members of the NWNY community attended an engaging workshop on conflict management led by longtime volunteer Toni Liebman. During the session, participants discussed past conflicts, gained a better understanding on  what causes them, and learned some techniques to help them deal with conflict, be it at home or in the workplace. At the end of the session, participants Dorothy, Virginia, Yuko, Maddie, Nadia, Olga, Isatou, Ekaterina, Sara, and Zoraya summarized the main takeaways from the session. Check it...

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NWNY members share cultural recommendations from around the world

Multicultural ideas on what to watch, listen and read in the final unofficial weekend of summer Summer is winding down, and a long weekend is around the corner. This year, instead of reviewing the summer book releases about the immigrant experience, we decided to turn to members of the NWNY community, asking them to share cultural recommendations that reflect their heritage. The result is an affectionate compilation of personal favorites from around the world, which will take you to a...

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Two documentaries about immigrant women artists to watch today

These free screenings shed light on the extraordinary lives of creative women in the face of adversity In honor of Cuban-born artist Carmen Herrera’s birthday, the documentary The 100 years Show is available for free streaming today. From Cuba to New York and Paris, Herrera’s life has spanned continents and art movements. Her hard-edged canvases emerged at the same time that Ellsworth Kelly, whose period in France overlapped with Herrera’s in the 1950s. She also started making her abstractions when...

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Ideas to celebrate Valentine’s Day

Members of NWNY community share their plans for the date – and how it is celebrated in their native countries Written by Maria Pyaterneva There are many legends about the origins of Valentine’s Day. But  we can all agree that this holiday is the most romantic day of the year.  Even if you are not celebrating, it’s hard to avoid the “Love is in the air” vibe. Hearts are everywhere, and the city gets colored in shades of pink and...