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EMPOWERMENT

173 pieces

All Features Making Waves
EMPOWERMENT, LIFE
Voices Leak Identities: On Speaking Up
Featured Illustration: Camila Rosa Voices leak identities, someone told me recently when I confessed to being terrified of public speaking. I had…
NADIA KAMIES
EMPOWERMENT
Hey Alexa, Play “I’m Coming Out” by Diana Ross
Featured Illustration: “Show Me as I Want to Be Seen” by Claude Cahun I’m a bisexual person. My pronouns are she/they and…
CHEYENNE ASHE
CULTURE, EMPOWERMENT
In conversation with Daisy Wang, Founder of DAWANG
Featured Images: Laerke Rose Mollegaard New York-based designer Daisy Wang thoughtfully weaves together ready-to-wear streetwear styles with modern chinoiserie. Her brand, DAWANG, sits…
PRATHIGNA YERAKALA
EMPOWERMENT
Exclusive Q&A with Chella Man on Debut Book “Continuum”
As a deaf, trans, genderqueer Chinese Jewish American, Chella Man has gained international acclaim for his speaking out about his experiences and…
LILLI HIME
CULTURE, EMPOWERMENT
Uncovering Untold Voices From The South Asian Diaspora
Through 32 distinct and beautiful narratives, Brown Girl Magazine and Mango and Marigold Press’ untold: defining moments of the uprooted takes you…
ARIANA BHARGAVA
CULTURE, EMPOWERMENT
The Best Teachers Don’t Do What They’re Told, They Do What’s Necessary
Featured Illustration: Jayesh Sivan There is no doubt that Robin Williams as Mr. Keating in the movie Dead Poets Society taught aspiring…
SANIA NASIR
POETRY & PROSE, THE ARTS
Just Right
Featured Illustration: Danielle Brooks, ‘Black Woman’ I try on masks and coats, Trying to find the right face and skin Lest they…
SANAA MIRZ
CULTURE, EMPOWERMENT
On Pageants and Dethroning Misogyny: Why Filipina Queens Are Phenomenal
Featured Image: Miss Universe Philippines Organization Through the years, the Philippines has shown the universe its beauty, talent, and intellect. We are…
JERICHO ZAFRA
EMPOWERMENT
Stop Asking People to Reach Out When They Are In a Mental Health Crisis
Featured Image: Tim Mossholder Every day we see social media posts like: “If you’re feeling depressed, message me”, “Please reach out to…
SANIA NASIR
EMPOWERMENT
Embrace Her Lead: On Uplifting Women
Twelve. Age twelve was the first time that I was bullied for the color of my skin. I clearly remember running back…
SHALINI TRIPATHI
EMPOWERMENT
Black Women Breaking Race and Gender Barriers At Work
It’s no secret to us Black women that we are absent at work. Operation Black Vote found that in 1000 U.K. organisations,…
ZARA ANTONIA
EMPOWERMENT
From Buildings to Blockbusters: Indian Filmmaker Prarthana Joshi on Her Unconventional Career Path
With a background in architecture, Prarthana Joshi never imagined she would be an award-winning filmmaker today. Since graduating from the New York…
HALEY SENGSAVANH

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