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What do you think of when you think of Canada? Chances are, you’re thinking about maple syrup or moose, but it’s likely that you’re also thinking of that super-friendly stereotype too. That stereotype seems to give a lot of people—Canadians included—this idea that anti-Black racism isn’t really prevalent here. With the social unrest currently happening […] More
I’ve loved dressing up and trying new styles of clothing ever since I was a little girl. For as long as I can remember, my sisters and I would spend hours rummaging through our mom’s closet, dressing up (even in her traditional clothing) and walking our imaginary runaways, cheering each other on. I am a […] More
Growing up with a Colombian abuelita was wildly different from any family I knew. I was raised on stories from a land that felt mythical and far away. These stories were filled with unimaginable struggle, heartbreak, and an unwavering determination for triumph. Being a first-generation Colombian (dad)-Mexican (mom) American, I grew up hearing endless stories […] More
It’s rare that something comes onto the scene of society and unanimously gets praise from its audience. But when something brings true, unmitigated joy, you take it, cherish it, and never let it go—and since the revamp of Queer Eye came onto the scene and did just that, we (like most people we know) have been […] More
We all come to a point in our relationships—whether with a lover, a family member or friend—where the strength and authenticity of the relationship is tested by the trials of life. Unfortunately, many of us may have found ourselves at this crossroads, as of late, due to the racial injustice, police brutality, and systemic racism […] More
Hey! My name is Kendra and I grew up as the token Black kid. For those of you who don’t know what that is, let me explain: The token Black kid is when you are the only Black kid in a sea full of white kids. The thing about being a token Black kid is […] More
Fresh off of their June 15 ruling protecting the LGBT community from discrimination under the Civil Rights Act, the Supreme Court is gearing up to make a decision on one of the most controversial issues in its docket this summer: The government’s role in regulating women’s reproductive rights, and how new legislation could effectively eliminate […] More
You know what they say: a girl’s first love is her father. Cheesy, sure, but dads teach us how to ride a bike, drive a car, and change a lightbulb. They were our dates to father-daughter dances and coached our soccer teams. Your dad might even be the person you panic-call if your laptop shuts […] More
