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Rachelle's Reading List
The things I'm into this week, here goes: Today is World Refugee Day and, at a time when the number of children, women and men uprooted by wars and persecution has...
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Bleecker Street Giveaway
Welcome to the Neighborhood! After opening our first store at 382, the iconic Bleecker Street has become our home. I was quoted in a recent NYT article saying that the reincarnation...
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Love and Resistance
"An Army of Lovers Cannot Fail." Last Thursday night, the New York Public Library played host to a rarified party that left me inspired by this city in a way...
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Rachelle's Reading List
My last hurrah of 2018! Here goes: Wednesday night, we hosted activist, actor and author, America Ferrera in our Bleecker Store. She is....just amazing. Truly. If you haven't picked up...
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Rachelle's Reading List
Below, some things I've been into this week! First, I couldn't be more proud and excited to be part of this feature on the new Bleecker Street in the NYTimes today!...
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Rachelle's Reading List
And now, here are some things I've been into this week. If you have ideas for me for the next list, please email me rachelle@linguafranca.nyc. And, just a reminder, nothing...
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Rachelle's Reading List
Native American writer Tommy Orange, author of There, There, just penned this op-ed in the Washington Post that is worth a read. I'm motivated to join him in celebrating these significant...
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Rachelle's Reading List
Aretha Franklin, 1973. Today Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul passed. "Respect" was recorded on Valentine's Day in 1967. It was a "bluesy demand for dignity." And became a sort...