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Representation in Film, Ditching the Dating Apps, and Local Eats

Representation in Film, Ditching the Dating Apps, and Local Eats

Zhive Media
August 17, 2024

Hi fam, we missed you last week! Curious about what we’ve been up to at Zhive?

Here are the deets: We’ve been revamping our newsletter (which is now monthly instead of weekly), honing our content, and working on season 2 of our pop culture podcast Hives & Lows. Here are our latest articles in case you missed them…

Fresh Takes on Farmers Markets

In honor of National Farmers Market week (August 4th to 10th), Olivea penned a fresh piece describing her refreshing experience at the Camarillo Farmers Market, just outside LA. Click to read about her experience talking to local vendors, eating delicious tamales, and discussing the economic and health benefits of shopping at local farmers markets.

Benefits of Farmers Markets

Each farmers market has different things to offer, but one that is reliable while providing specialty goods to local customers is the Camarillo Farmers Market.

www.zhive.community/p/benefits-of-farmers-markets

Culture & Media

Next up, we have an article discussing Black women on screen, penned by our newest Zhive writer, Faith Robinson-Hughes. (♥️ Hi Faith! ♥️) Check out this deep dive into popular media and the depiction of women of color in film & television to learn more about how new media still perpetuates old stereotypes.

Black Women On Screen: How Modern Media Perpetuates Old Stereotypes

Black women’s characteristics are often exaggerated to create caricatures of them helps us better understand who Black women really are without the stereotypes.

www.zhive.community/p/black-women-screen-modern-media-perpetuates-old-stereotypes

Music Immersion

In search of something new to make your ears tingle? Read the amazing Phoebe’s concert review of legendary K-pop group ATEEZ. This unforgettable performance features everything from pirates and swordplay to …time travel? 🤯 Links to Phoebe’s favorite songs and albums are included in this vividly written piece as well!

Towards the Light: In Oakland, ATEEZ Shines Bright

The 8-member K-pop boy group quickly captured international attention for their explosive performances, which were jam-packed with intense choreography.

www.zhive.community/p/towards-light-oakland-ateez-shines-bright

Foodie Spotlight

Anyone else feeling hungry? I know I am… If you’re feeling peckish in LA, consider grabbing a sandwich at the romantic locale, Something About Her sandwich shop, run by reality TV stars Katie Maloney and Ariana Madix of Vanderpump Rules. But wait—be sure to read Amanda’s restaurant review first to get the lowdown on this popular location and all its bready delights.

Something About Her: My Visit to Maloney and Madix’s LA Sandwich Shop

If you are a reality TV fan, food enthusiast, or LA local, you may have heard about the latest sandwich shop, opened by Katie Maloney and Ariana Madix.

www.zhive.community/p/something-about-her

Living Life & Dating

Concerts, sandwich shops, movies—these all sound like great activities for a date. However, according to Pamela’s latest piece, Gen Z isn’t really feeling dating apps. 😲 How does one navigate such a world!? Read on to uncover dating advice in both the analog and digital realms.

Gen Z: The Generation to Put an End to Dating Apps?

Although online dating has been around since 1995, nowadays, only 26% of online dating users are Gen Z.

www.zhive.community/p/ending-dating-apps

Thanks for tuning in. 😝 You’ll hear from us again next month with more updates and exciting content!

Best wishes (and happy end of summer 😢)

Molly, Content Editor at Zhive Media

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