Jun 1st 2023
“Difference is that raw and powerful connection from which our personal power is forged.”– Audre LordeNew Yorkers are a proud bunch: proud of the city, proud of who they are. For LGBTQ New Yorkers, li…
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Nov 29th 2022
New York City: center of the universe! Is it any wonder that it holds a special place in the hearts of so many—even for those who have never visited?During the holiday season, we at SCOJO New York can…
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Oct 31st 2022
Once again, it’s that time of year when the days are growing shorter, fallen leaves are crunching under our feet, and the lure of escaping New York City’s hustle and bustle starts to sound better and…
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Jun 10th 2022
It’s been over fifty years since three women of color—lesbian Stormé DeLarverie and transgender women Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson—sparked New York’s 1969 Stonewall Riots and the modern LGBTQ+…
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Dec 31st 2021
As the year comes to a close, we, like many others, find it fulfilling to reflect on how we've changed and grown. For SCOJO New York, 2021 has been a landmark year.One of the ways we have evolved is i…
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Dec 9th 2021
December is a time of celebration everywhere in the world, but in New York, it holds a particular charm.This month uniquely highlights how diverse New York truly is. The people of New York celebrate D…
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Nov 20th 2021
Thanksgiving. It's a celebration synonymous with tradition, family, food and friends. We spend the weekend preparing food, watching TV and delighting (or debating) in conversation with our loved ones.…
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Nov 6th 2021
One of the oldest and largest public transportation systems in the world, the New York City subway covers hundreds of miles and delivers billions of rides every year.It's no tube, underground or…
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Oct 22nd 2021
Something's different. You may have noticed a little something different about SCOJO New York. Is it a new hair color? A fresh fade? Lash extensions? A new lipstick? Did we get new glasses? No! (Well,…
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Oct 14th 2021
World Sight Day is a day of awareness held annually on the second Thursday of October. Coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) in cooperation with the World Heal…
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Sep 21st 2021
September 15 marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month: from mid-September to mid-October, the United States celebrates the important contributions made by Hispanic Americans.During this…
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Sep 19th 2021
The sunsets are arriving earlier, that telltale crisp is in the air and you're reaching for your favorite sweater more and more. Fall is here, all right.The turn of the season also signals the return…
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