We’ve partnered with Squarespace to highlight the businesses that are changing the cultural fabric of four key cities: from London to New York via Paris and Berlin. Here, we have Devine Blacksher on her favourite cultural spaces in New York.

Devine Blacksher is a journalist who, through her work, aims to uplift the Black community. As a journalist and editor, she’s written for a plethora of high-profile New York-based titles, such as The Strategist, and worked at The Cut in the role of Associate Fashion Editor. She’s currently the Senior Fashion Editor at Essence and aside from her editorial work, she’s the co-founder of the community-based initiative To Many More, which curates experiences for communities of colour. She’s also a guide for Hike Clerb, an intersectional women’s outdoors club centring BIPOC.

It’s an exciting time to be in New York, Blacksher points out to us, as there’s a wide spectrum of independent and grassroots initiatives launching in the city that has a reputation for, well, never sleeping. “A lot of people are seeking spaces,” she says, “whether new or old that are niche.” Advising travellers and seasoned New Yorkers alike to take the bus instead of the subway to see the city, Blacksher is a community-focused creative who’s proud to be a part of New York’s scene. It’s one that’s thriving and ever-growing. Below are her highlights in the city.

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