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L. Malik Anderson

(They/Them)
New York
Covers:  Music, Television, Film, Visual Arts, Fashion, History, Mental Health, etc.
a zesty zillennial creative. negro/ moriko (creole). producer: @allofitwnyc. creator + host: @thezestypod. MKE/ NYC.

L. Malik Anderson’s Journalist Portfolio

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An NYC neuroscientist on how to deal with 'the menopause brain'

An NYC neuroscientist on how to deal with 'the menopause brain'

Gothamist — Menopause is "one of the most under-researched, undertreated and underdiagnosed fields of medicine," said Dr. Lisa Mosconi, an associate professor of neuroscience at Weill Cornell Medicine.

414loral floral shop helps Milwaukee residents explore the beauty of nature, create meaningful ex...

414loral floral shop helps Milwaukee residents explore the beauty of nature, create meaningful ex...

Madison365 — 414loral, a Black-owned flower shop located in Bronzeville, offers Milwaukee residents a unique hub to explore the beauty of nature and create meaningful experiences and memories with one another.

Carvd N Stone founder Nyesha Stone receives GOLD Award from UW-Milwaukee Alumni Association

Carvd N Stone founder Nyesha Stone receives GOLD Award from UW-Milwaukee Alumni Association

Madison365 — Carvd N Stone founder Nyesha Stone received the Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Alumni Association for her work uplifting Black and Brown communities last month. "Our final GOLD Awardee will be Nyesha Stone '18, founder and public relations dire

How to be old: Lessons from a 70-year-old former NYC influencer

How to be old: Lessons from a 70-year-old former NYC influencer

Gothamist — Lyn Slater became an in-demand model and influencer in her 60s ... until she gave it all up.

Zócalo Food Truck Park, Milwaukee’s first permanent multi food truck park, continues to grow

Zócalo Food Truck Park, Milwaukee’s first permanent multi food truck park, continues to grow

Madison365 — Zócalo Food Truck Park provides a public gathering place for both food entrepreneurs and Milwaukee residents. When Mazorca Tacos owner Jesus Gonzalez and Phelan Development president Sean Phelan opened Zócalo Food Truck Park, their objective was to create a space for local food entrepreneurs to thrive while bringing a slice of American food truck culture to the city. In 2019, Zócalo became the first permanent multi-food truck park in the city.

Milwaukee native Kevon Albright is a top-10 finalist in SHEIN X Global Challenge in London

Milwaukee native Kevon Albright is a top-10 finalist in SHEIN X Global Challenge in London

Madison365 — This week, Milwaukee native and Kéraye London owner Kevon Albright traveled to London to participate in the SHEIN X Global Challenge as one of the top-10 finalists. "Tomorrow, we're going to do the design challenge so as of now...

Milwaukee store owner cultivates community around vintage clothes at All Goods

Milwaukee store owner cultivates community around vintage clothes at All Goods

Madison365 — In the last five years, All Goods owner Ali Acevedo has built an eco-friendly sustainable clothing business while uplifting creatives in Milwaukee. In November 2019, All Goods opened as a resale clothing store in response to customers who followed him on Instagram asking for an in-person shoppin

How to date in NYC: dealing with apps, awkward encounters and red flags

How to date in NYC: dealing with apps, awkward encounters and red flags

Gothamist — Author and comedian Lane Moore has been hosting the dating show "Tinder Live" for nearly a decade and has learned a thing or two.

NYC painter brings art inspired by Black female erotica imagery to Chelsea show

NYC painter brings art inspired by Black female erotica imagery to Chelsea show

Gothamist — With a show in Chelsea, and another that she designed at Yale University Art Gallery, it's a busy season for Mickalene Thomas.

Santana Coleman returns to UW-Platteville for film screening of Emmy Award-winning "When Claude G...

Santana Coleman returns to UW-Platteville for film screening of Emmy Award-winning "When Claude G...

Madison365 — University of Wisconsin-Platteville alumna Santana Coleman is returning to her alma mater on Thursday, April 13, for a special screening and discussion about producing the Emmy Award-winning film, "When Claude Got Shot." "This is a big full-circle moment for me. I did my first documentary at Plat

Freedom, Inc. accepting applications for two Black Queer Scholarships until Sept. 5

Freedom, Inc. accepting applications for two Black Queer Scholarships until Sept. 5

Madison365 — Freedom, Inc. has extended the application deadline for their Black Queer youth and adult scholarship until Monday, Sept. 5. "I think it's really important in Madison to identify resources that can help Queer youth and adults," Black queer youth coordinator Shyra Adams said. "...The resources tha

YWCA of Rock County, Elite Ladies of Beloit to host Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday

YWCA of Rock County, Elite Ladies of Beloit to host Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday

Madison365 — YWCA Rock County and the Elite Ladies of Beloit's annual Juneteenth Celebration returns to Telfer Park for the first time since 2019 on Saturday, June 18, noon-10 p.m. "I'm so excited we can come together as a community, in person and be safe," said Amiee Leavy, YWCA racial justice director.

Black CEO invents sports drink Hylux, becomes one of the youngest entrepreneurs to launch product...

Black CEO invents sports drink Hylux, becomes one of the youngest entrepreneurs to launch product...

Madison365 — Lamar Letts created Hylux vitamin water in his dorm room while attending college in 2014 at Northeastern University and it wouldn't be long before he would become one of the youngest founders to have products sold at Walmart, the world's largest retailer. The drink has received support from Chi

Originally from Panama, nurse practitioner Loyda Braithwaite makes a difference in lives of breas...

Originally from Panama, nurse practitioner Loyda Braithwaite makes a difference in lives of breas...

Madison365 — Loyda Braithwaite, an oncology nurse practitioner at the UW Carbone Cancer Center, finds opportunities to help cancer patients both in the United States and abroad. "I wanted to make a larger impact for my patients, colleagues and the profession. I am currently a Ph.D. student in the UW-Madison S

Stressing affordable housing, safe communities, Dana Pellebon looks to give voice to most margina...

Stressing affordable housing, safe communities, Dana Pellebon looks to give voice to most margina...

Madison365 — Dana Pellebon intends to dedicate her attention to those most marginalized people in Dane County if elected Dane County Board Supervisor in District 33. "I have spent my entire Madison existence working to make sure everybody has a fair and equitable shake. That also extends to my art. That exte

April Kigeya looking to bring more voices to the table in campaign for Dane County Board

April Kigeya looking to bring more voices to the table in campaign for Dane County Board

Madison365 — April Kiyega plans to prioritize education, community support, affordable housing and community safety if elected to represent District 15 on the Dane County Board. "Through this triple pandemic, we've seen that mental health has become heightened, specifically in the African American community w

Sonia Villalobos's Onlyone Photography captures intimate moments between friends and family membe...

Sonia Villalobos's Onlyone Photography captures intimate moments between friends and family membe...

Madison365 — Sonia Villalobos launched her business Onlyone Photography so people would have moments to reminisce about later. In her photography, she often captures intimate moments between friends and family members. Her professional portfolio includes maternity shoots, pictures of newborns, family and pet

Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. celebrates 75 years with Black Tie Gala

Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. celebrates 75 years with Black Tie Gala

Madison365 — This year, Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is commemorating 75 years of promoting academic excellence, service, and advocacy at UW-Madison and the local community. "I think it's made a huge impact in the Madison community, specifically on campus. I've been in the chapte

Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. celebrates 75 years with Black Tie Gala

Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. celebrates 75 years with Black Tie Gala

Madison365 — This year, Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is commemorating 75 years of promoting academic excellence, service, and advocacy at UW-Madison and the local community. "I think it's made a huge impact in the Madison community, specifically on campus. I've been in the chapte

Afrofuturistic, sci-fi thriller "Cicada" debuts this afternoon at UW Union South

Afrofuturistic, sci-fi thriller "Cicada" debuts this afternoon at UW Union South

Madison365 — James Gavins' afrofuturistic, sci-fi thriller-based film "Cicada" explores a parallel universe in which a psychotherapy simulator will ease the trauma from Black history in America. It debuts this afternoon at 4 p.m. with a film screening followed by a panel discussion at the UW Union South Marquee

MMoCA presents "Caja de visiones," modern and contemporary art from Mexico in the Midwest

MMoCA presents "Caja de visiones," modern and contemporary art from Mexico in the Midwest

Madison365 — The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art highlights its collection of modern and contemporary Mexican art in its latest exhibition. Caja de visiones, or "Box of Visions" includes pieces from the artistic renaissance in Mexico during the first half of the 20th century. However, these pieces are feat

Voces de la Frontera Anniversary Gala will celebrate 20 years of fighting for immigrant and worke...

Voces de la Frontera Anniversary Gala will celebrate 20 years of fighting for immigrant and worke...

Madison365 — Voces de la Frontera will commemorate two decades of grassroots organizing for immigrant and workers rights during their 20th Anniversary Gala this Friday, Sept. 17 at the American Serb Hall in Milwaukee. "The gala is not just our annual largest fundraiser, but a space that we created where we hi

"Books gave me an escape." Oshkosh author Lori M Lee creates fantasy worlds for young people

"Books gave me an escape." Oshkosh author Lori M Lee creates fantasy worlds for young people

Madison365 — Oshkosh author Lori M. Lee envisioned a fantasy world where young readers could escape for her debut middle grade novel Pahua and the Soul Stealer. She also wanted it to reflect her own heritage. "I wanted to write something specifically Hmong," the author said. Best-selling publisher Rick Rio

Race to Equity launches the “HearUs” youth justice podcast

Race to Equity launches the “HearUs” youth justice podcast

Madison365 — Race to Equity launched the “HearUs” youth justice podcast following the state’s plan to close Lincoln Hills School for Boys and Copper Lake School for Girls by 2021.
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