Susan L. Hornik

Susan L. Hornik is a veteran entertainment, lifestyle and travel journalist. She is happiest when writing stories about people making a difference in the world and is proficient at making lemonade out of lemons. Her taste in music is rather eclectic—everything from punk to jazz. (Prince, Led Zeppelin, The Cure, Echo & The Bunnymen, etc.) Write her a poem or follow her on Twitter!

Susan's Articles

Jamie Grace On Her Uplifting Song “Marching On,” Life With Tourette’s Syndrome And The Transformative Power Of Gospel And Contemporary Christian Music

Jamie Grace strives to be a beacon of hope for young people who struggle with Tourette's syndrome (TS). Diagnosed with the debilitating disease when she was just 11, the GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter creates contemporary Christian music fueled by empowering lyrics inspired by, but not limited to, her condition, as heard on her recent song, "Marching On." The song carries a message…

Aug 8, 2020 - 04:00 pm

Leiomy Maldonado On How Her HBO Max Show “Legendary” Is Giving The Masses A “Real Ballroom Experience”

Leiomy Maldonado eats, sleeps and drinks voguing, a highly stylized type of dance originating in New York City's LGBTQ+ Black and Latinx underground ballroom scene between the '60s and '80s. Known as the "Wonder Woman Of Vogue," the hard-working trans dancer, model and activist is known for her work in mainstreaming voguing and ballroom culture. In addition to being the…

Jul 12, 2020 - 01:04 am

Terence Blanchard On The Music Behind ‘Da 5 Bloods,’ Working With Spike Lee And The Lasting Impact Of Marvin Gaye

It's no wonder film director/writer Spike Lee and six-time GRAMMY-winning composer/trumpeter Terence Blanchard are lifelong collaborators—their level of mastery together makes for exquisite storytelling. Blanchard first worked with the director in the late '80s when he performed on the soundtrack for Lee's 1989 breakthrough film, Do The Right Thing. The two have since worked together on more than 15…

Jun 28, 2020 - 01:04 am

Rapper Niko Brim And Activist Opal Lee On The Importance Of Juneteenth: “It Represents Freedom”

When he's not in the studio working on music or involved in youth activism and speaking at Black Lives Matter rallies, emerging hip-hop artist/producer Niko Brim is helping 93-year-old social impact leader Opal Lee with her tireless fight to make Juneteenth a national holiday. As the oldest-known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery, Juneteenth marks a special day of remembrance…

Jun 19, 2020 - 07:00 pm

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