At 17 years old, I found myself sitting alone in a bathroom stall, waiting for the results of a pregnancy test.
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Jordan Roth Is the Gay Fashion Icon We Deserve
From ‘Hadestown’ to ‘Moulin Rouge,’ this Broadway titan slays red carpets like no other.
Analysis: It’s Time for a New Vision for the U.S.-Mexico Border
Families and community organizations along the U.S.-Mexico border are calling for a new vision for the region, saying it needs to be more welcoming to newcomers. They also are questioning the levels of federal law enforcement.
Our Fashion Cover Star: The Unstoppable Glow Up of Janet Mock
The ‘Pose’ writer and director dishes on her new love, life, and Netflix deal.
When Will America Save Black Mothers From Dying? Never, Without Us
As awareness about rising maternal mortality rates and racial inequity in maternal health continues to grow, black people must continue to lead on black maternal health with ample financial resources to do so.
How I Came to Honor My “Too Black” Name as a Black, Queer, Fat Woman
Sometimes, these concerns come from a place of determining my safety. One wrong admission can put me in harm’s way of being attacked, physically or verbally. But at other times, these concerns come from wanting to avoid people projecting stereotypes onto me.
NC Women Embrace Ancient Practice of Death Caregiving
“You continue to fight the good fight, and you have to promise me that you won’t leave anyone behind.”
Girlfriends Getaway: Facing Fears Together in Paradise
I was reminded how when we are young(er) we just take these leaps of faith because they feel good or seem like fun. We are able to trust differently even if it’s based in naivete.
On eating watermelon in front of white people: “I’m not as free as I thought”
Racism has a powerful, sneaky way of inflicting shame.
Fat Is Not a Bad Word
“For me, fat is a way of saying f*ck you.”