Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)

“Juneteenth is important because it is the beginning of our history.” – Lashawn Hawkins, Founder of the I Can BreatheContinue reading “Juneteenth in CapNY: 4 Changemakers Paving the Way”

It wasn’t that long ago in the CapNY where you would either have to have a Korean friend or personallyContinue reading “CapNY Eats: Independent Korean Restaurant Spotlight”

The plant-based food industry has boomed in recent years with myco-protein chik’n and beet burgers that bleed, branded with namesContinue reading “CapNY Eats: 5 Droolworthy Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants”

Despite systemic barriers in place for marginalized communities, there are countless thriving Black-owned businesses in CapNY. Many use their resourcesContinue reading “Making an Impact: 3 Black Entrepreneurs in CapNY”

If you’ve spent time in Albany, there’s a chance that you’ve noticed a bright red ‘X’ on multiple buildings. AlbanyContinue reading “4 Millennial Changemakers in CapNY Housing”

Welcome to our celebration of Latin-owned restaurants in CapNY! Schenectady-based, Honduran-born artist Oscar Bogran and I (Maureen Sager, Executive DirectorContinue reading “5 Amazing CapNY Latin-Owned Restaurants”

The myth of Upstate New York being a place where art and culture is lacking is officially over. In theContinue reading “Arts on the Move: CapNY Creative Transplants”

In the last year COVID-19 has drastically altered the way we approach life and the ways in which we inhabitContinue reading “5 CapNY Creative Side Hustlers You Need to Know About”

If you ask, or simply look, around – it wouldn’t shock you to learn there hasn’t been much of aContinue reading “Six Rising Stars in the CapNY Fashion Industry”

Hudson, NY Mayor Kamal Johnson is running for re-election this year following his unprecedented 2019 victory.  “We made history,” heContinue reading “Hudson’s Mayor Kamal Johnson is Making History”

These 5 film industry professionals may not be famous (yet), but they’re making incredible work right here, right now, inContinue reading “5 Film Industry Professionals To Watch in CapNY”

As the world gets smaller in the face of COVID-19, taking care of oneself can seem like a daunting task,Continue reading “5 Black-Owned Health & Wellness Businesses in CapNY”

From Warren and Washington Counties, down to Columbia and Greene Counties, there’s no shortage of musical talent in any fieldContinue reading “5 CapNY Up-And-Coming Musical Artists You Need To Know About”

Throughout CapNY, you’ll find all different kinds of innovative businesses that impact their communities in various ways. In this article,Continue reading “5 Companies With Unique Social Missions: CapNY”

For these five up and coming black leaders, leadership is more than just leading a group or organization. Each ofContinue reading “5 Young Black Leaders: CapNY Influencers”

Jay Zhang is committed to both outstanding visual representation, as well as community care. As a self identified queer personContinue reading “Jay Zhang Photography: CapNY LGBTQIA+ Entrepreneur”

Support 250+ Capital Region Black-owned business and black-led organizations by shopping, hiring, posting, contributing funds, volunteering, and learning more aboutContinue reading “CapNY Essentials: A Guide to Black-Owned Businesses and Black-Led Organizations”

Meet Hassan Eminyawi, owner of Urban Aftermath Books, an online book business with a warehouse in Menands and a physicalContinue reading “Hassan Eminyawi of Urban Aftermath Books: CapNY Creatives”

CapNY Creatives is a segment that highlights creative professionals across the Capital Region. This discussion took place during this periodContinue reading “Photographer Konrad Odhiambo: CapNY Creatives”

Jade Warrick is a powerhouse artist and freelancer. Known in the art world as “TrashKid.” Jade is not only aContinue reading “Jade Warrick “TrashKid”: CapNY Freelancer & Activist”