New Women New Yorkers

Author: ariellekandel

Portraits & interviews

Community catalyzing through books & coffee

Story and photos by Khatia Mikadze Situated on a busy street in the middle of Crown Heights, Cafe Con Libros looks like an artsy coffee shop from outside. But inside, it is every woman’s and book lover’s heaven. It is a feminist bookstore where you can sip your coffee and immerse yourself in feminist literature all at once. The selection may surprise you, ranging from famous women authors such as Zadie Smith to children’s books to undiscovered authors from all...

Immigrant recipes

How to make the Nigerian soup Egusi

Egusi is a traditional dish that is popular throughout different areas of Nigeria, including among the Igbo people of the southeastern part of the country. The word “egusi” refers to the seeds of certain types of melon, gourds, and squash plants that are dried, milled, and used frequently in West African dishes. “The soup reminds me of our rich Igbo culture. It’s not eaten at any specific times, but is always prepared during occasions in Igbo land,” says Amara from...

Portraits & interviews

Our latest news: New venue for Real People. Real Lives., LEAD launches, and more

Our exhibit Real People. Real Lives. closed at the Queens Museum, it will travel next to the Centre for Social Innovation in June! After showing for four weeks, our exhibit Real People. Real Lives. closed at the Queens Museum – Thank you to all among you who attended and contributed to our living mural! If you missed Real People. Real Lives. or would like to see it again, save the evening of June 7: The exhibit will open in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month...

Portraits & interviews

My first steps in NYC

Written by Daria Kurdyukova-Pillot I’ve been already living in NYC for two years. I remember my first days with my husband here. We arrived in January 2016. It was cold (a snowstorm came right after our arrival) and our neighborhood was not as cute as I had expected. My husband had a job and he started it the next day, and I had to manage what to do during these long days. I didn’t have any friends, and moreover it...