Best-selling children’s book author Ebony Rentas Beckford, is an advocate committed to closing the wealth gap in America, especially for communities of color. Ebony’s work is guided by the idea…
There’s always that nostalgic dish that brings us back to our childhood and as we taste the flavors, we’re able to relive moments that we hold close to the heart.…
Hudson County local, entrepreneur, and international singer, Quiona McMollum has always been an artisan which began as a child by helping her friends and family with beautifying their skin. Years…
Shamika Lynch of Jersey City is an interior designer and mother of two young boys. Shamika knew so many people who were trying to make the most out of their…
Derby Ozioma Chukwudi born in Dallas, Texas, raised in Nigeria, and now a Hoboken resident, will be representing the country at the Miss Interglobal competition. Derby graduated from Berea College…
We’ve all got that one local shop that when we step foot into it, a smile immediately appears on our face. For some, it might be a local clothing store…
Hair — something that might have taken a hit in quarantine with salons across the state closed. The thing is, there are just a number of hair treatments and styles…
Following your passion is something that many dream of, but bringing it to fruition is another story. For one local resident, mom, and pastry chef, Tennille Ortiz, this passion was…
Every community has a handful of people who go above and beyond what should be expected from a fellow neighbor. There’s always a sense of duty and compassion that these…
A local event that has drawn a lot of attention within the community in recent years is Drag Queen Story Hour. Spearheaded by Harmonica Sunbeam, a local drag queen and…
Writing is no small feat — in fact, it takes a lot of work to write a good story. For Anna Kim, however, putting her pen to the paper comes…
Here on team HG, we’re big fans of locals who are pursuing their passions and turning them into full-fledged careers. That entrepreneurial spirit is what makes cities like Hoboken and…
