Voguing was born in New York City, waacking in Los Angeles. The House of La Douche combines both dance styles to entertain and connect to diverse audiences in Vancouver. Jojo Zolina founded the House of La Douce in 2006. In the early days, House of La Douche was all about promoting the uniqueness and creativity of the LGBTQ community. But over the years the house has opened its doors to anyone looking for a place to belong.
The New York Restaurant Hidden in a Freight Entrance
Psst… We're about to tell you about one of New York City's hidden gems. It's the Acuario Cafe, and you'll find it in the Garment District on 37th Street. There's no sign outside—you have to walk through a nondescript freight entrance to visit this tiny Latin American restaurant. Rodolpho Perez runs the neighborhood joint, and he takes care of his customers like family.
On the Hunt for Pythons in the Everglades
Endure. Evolve. Achieve. That's the motto of the Swamp Apes. Founded by Tom Rahill, the organization is mostly made up of military veterans who are clearing the Florida Everglades of Burmese pythons. It's a therapeutic mission for the vets—they are able to put their training to good use tracking, capturing and removing the invasive species. And it's vital work that needs to be done to preserve the biodiversity of the tropical wetlands.
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