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Culture Clash is a meeting ground for businesses, artists, musicians and Galvestonians that refuse to settle on boring, mundane and repetitive content. Your city represents numerous cultures and classes. Galveston finally has a publication that reflects it! Be relevant, be bold, and stand apart from the rest.


The Horrors of the Alley
As we turned the corner to feel the thrill of darkness, I started to feel more than the breeze kissing the goosebumps on my skin.
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Oct 31, 20222 min read


Activating Alleys For A Lively City
Discover how there is a surge of interest in reclaiming alley space as a public realm that is useful for more than only service deliveries.
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Oct 31, 20223 min read


Alleys of Galveston
"Growing up exploring the back alleys of Galveston in my youth gave me a sense of empowerment and excitement..."
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Oct 31, 20222 min read


An Attitude of Gratitude For What Could Have Been
"Being homeless was forced upon me suddenly, and I felt terrified. Humiliation, fear, and hurt overwhelmed me."
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Aug 31, 20222 min read


The Language Around Homelessness Is Finally Changing
From “the homeless” to “people without homes,” a new style manual recommendation could transform how Americans view the crisis.
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Aug 31, 20221 min read


Forgotten Voices: The Ballad of John and Misty
Follow José Mendiola as he interviews John and Misty, two people living on Galveston Island facing homelessness
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Aug 31, 202218 min read


Prophets In Our Midst
Rev. Michael Gienger speaks about his time with homeless people in Galveston through Galveston Central Church
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Aug 30, 20225 min read


3’s the Charm
When Brian and Kristen Lepo bought the Albatross Bar in 2011, they had no idea they were starting an empire. The purchase of the Island...
janesemaricelli
May 3, 20221 min read


CONFESSIONS OF A QUEER CATHOLIC
A GIRL NEVER FORGETS HER FIRST LESBIAN. I was 19 - a mere months out of high school and many miles from home. She was part of my college...
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May 3, 20224 min read
Queer Eye on the Oscars
In the wake of the 'slap' heard around the world, the most disheartening issue in the various conversations on social media was watching...
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May 3, 20225 min read


Banning Books
This is the final warning to all free thinkers before anti-freedom minded politicians overreach into education and censure librarians and...
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May 3, 20224 min read


Learn the ABC’s of LGBTQIA+
In the late 1990's the original L.G.B.T letters were an evolution toward inclusion — an expansion of the language used to represent a...
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May 3, 20222 min read


Meditating About Menopause
So, you think you are bat shit crazy now? Oh Honey, just wait. Menopause is coming, maybe not soon, but when it does, you will meet...
janesemaricelli
Mar 23, 20223 min read


Voting is our Love Language
Say their names. The ABC Original series “Women of the Movement” opens Season One centering Mamie Till-Mobley, the mother of Emmett Till,...
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Mar 23, 20226 min read


Black Girl “Spoken” Magic
It’s time to bring positivity to the forefront. It’s time to focus on being part of the solution team. Below I share wonderful quotes I...
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Mar 23, 20222 min read


Hike for Hope
Galveston Hike for Hope on March 26th, 9am-1pm Suicide is something that doesn't always get talked about. It’s also something that...
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Mar 23, 20222 min read


Sustainable Periods
The average menstruating person will spend 3,500 days of their life menstruating. Let’s say a person uses 3 period products each day of...
janesemaricelli
Mar 10, 20221 min read


The Woman's Viewpoint
Some time ago I was pursuing through a small Galveston yard sale when I spied a box of dusty old news magazines. As reader of history, I...
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Mar 10, 20224 min read


Circumcision: Reshaping the Narrative
Culture Clash readers, does it clash your culture to talk about circumcision? Although this issue is focused on women, I challenge you to...
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Mar 10, 20221 min read


Self Expression
In high school, I had this administrator, we'll call her Ms. P, who was easily the most despised person on campus. She was notorious for...
janesemaricelli
Mar 10, 20223 min read
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