Take care of your skin while supporting local businesses! Here are some great Black-owned businesses for all your skin care needs, from masks and facials to body butters and oils. Pholk Beauty View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pholk (@pholkbeauty) Pholk Beauty offers vegan and affordable skincare products including their Teatox mask […]
Reopening of Personal Care Shops in Jersey City- A Guide
My name is Lynn and I am extremely high-maintenance. I came to this conclusion two weeks into the quarantine when my acrylic nails started growing out, my grey hairs emerged to reveal my true age, my eye-brows developed their own identity and so did my bikini line. There’s more but I will leave that here. […]
Hudson Montessori School’s Virtual Museum
Every year, Hudson Montessori School puts together a Social Studies Fair to celebrate the yearly school theme and showcase projects completed by the students. This year, the annual Social Studies Fair is virtual! At the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year, Hudson Montessori School celebrated the kick-off of their theme: Art, Architecture, and Archeology. As […]
10 Local Shops To buy Father’s Day Gifts
Treat your dad this weekend for Father’s Day! With stores slowly reopening, search through local shops as you pick up items perfect for the dads in your life. Decarlos Bespoke View this post on Instagram A post shared by DECARLOS (@decarlosbespoke) Have a stylish dad? Decarlos Bespoke offers ready-to-wear shirts, hats, scarves, trousers, and other […]
Protests in the area – where to go and staying safe
Protests are continuously being organized to support the Black community and fight for change in the system. We’ve put together a list of the local protests going on for the rest of the week with information gathered through several Twitter threads and shared posts. You can also visit https://jerseyblacklivesmatter.carrd.co/#njprotests for a full list of NJ […]
10 local food spots to order takeout this week
As more restaurants reopen, there are a growing number of options for takeout! Here are spots to grab anything from a fulfilling seafood boil to a scoop of gelato. Lokal Lokal just announced that they will be re-opening this Friday for takeout. You can call Lokal to place an order for dishes and drinks to-go. […]
Virtual events to celebrate Pride month
Happy Pride Month! Celebrate Pride virtually this year with a lineup of events by Hudson Pride, NYC Pride, and other great Pride organizations in the area. Be sure to follow Hudson Pride and NYC Pride for any updates regarding local events. Criminal Queerness Festival June 9 – 29 National Queer Theater and Dixon Place are […]
Local activists + community groups to follow
Jersey City has a great number of passionate community members who have been sharing initiatives, rallies and protests, workshops, and more community-oriented activities. Below are a few of the local groups and individuals we’ve been keeping up with for updates and events. Black Men United View this post on Instagram A post shared by Build […]
Recent updates to New Jersey’s COVID-19 measures
As New Jersey continues to see the flattening of the curve in COVID-19 cases, each week has seen a new lift in measures. Here are all the updates we’ve seen in the past couple of months! Stay-at-home order has been lifted BREAKING: Today I’m signing an Executive Order LIFTING OUR STAY-AT-HOME ORDER. Please continue to […]
Local and national resources for women’s health care
In a time of uncertainty with measures still in place during the pandemic, it’s important to know what resources are out there for you when it comes to health care. If you find yourself in need of birth control, STI/STD screening, and other women’s health services, here are some local and national options to check […]
Books and films that discuss racism
If you’re looking to further educate yourself on racism and violence in this country, we’ve put together some books for adults and kids as well as films and documentaries for you to consider. This is not a comprehensive list in the slightest. Look through our post with resources to educate yourself on anti-racism for detailed […]
Jersey City Council Members & How To Reach Them
A part of activism is reaching out city council members to see what actions they are taking toward protests and their police force, as well as addressing concerns that deserve more attention. The City Council consists of members representing each of the 6 wards in Jersey City and at-large council members who represent the whole […]
Petitions to sign seeking justice and reform
There’s power in advocacy and there’s power in numbers. If you’re looking for quick ways to help bring attention to important causes, take a few minutes to sign petitions and share them with friends and family. While we’ve listed several below, there are many more out there that can help. You can find more petitions […]
Where to donate – organizations and fundraisers to support
If you have the means to donate, please consider doing so. Any amount helps. We’ve listed just a few of many organizations and families accepting donations. Larger organizations like The Minnesota Freedom Fund have seen a great influx of donations and have asked everyone to donate to smaller organizations. Check out more lists by Rolling […]
10 ways I help myself stay somewhat sane | Mental Health in a Pandemic
It comes as no surprise that this pandemic could have a negative effect on people’s mental health. I certainly didn’t realize how normal it all felt to me until I saw this post and felt it hit a little too close to home: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Julia Hava🌹 (@binchcity) […]
10 movies to watch on HBO Max this weekend
A new streaming service is here! HBO Max has all things HBO, Studio Ghibli, Cartoon Network, Warner Bros., DC, Crunchyroll, and more. If you’re looking for another streaming service worth your money, this might be it. If you’re looking for variety, here are a few of the many movies featured on the app! The Harry […]
Virtual events to check out this week
Find something interesting to do this week with these virtual events! May 28 Virtual Story Slam 7:00 PM View this post on Instagram A post shared by Art House Productions (@arthouseproductions) Join Art House Productions and Speranza Theatre for a Virtual Story Slam about cultural connections to food, cooking disasters, and family dinner. Tune in […]
5 small businesses to support
As always, we’re highlighting 5 local businesses every week that you can support as we all slowly adjust to the times. Check out our Local Businesses tag to see previous highlights. If you are a local business/artist that would like to be included, please email editor@chicpeajc.com. Paw Mania Bio + how to support: Paw Mania is […]
7 movies to watch on Disney+ this weekend
In a world with almost too many options, different streaming services are easy to come by. If you’re bored of your options on Netflix or Hulu, check out Disney+ for some variety. Here are a few animated classics and 80s gems to liven up your movie nights, whether it’s a solo night or quality time […]
5 Easy Memorial Day Weekend Activity Ideas
Memorial Day weekend might be a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself. Here are some things you can do to have fun this weekend! Have a movie marathon with the family If you’re lucky enough to live with your immediate family, put together a list of movies to watch […]
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