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Best TED Talks on Creativity That Will Spark Your Imagination
TED Talks are a great resource for gathering information and hearing stories from diverse communities. Here are four TED Talks to inspire your creativity.
7 Reasons You Should Definitely Not Idolize the Liver King
The Liver King is a massive social media figure selling an ancestral lifestyle. But here’s why you definitely shouldn’t idolize him.
Drag in Media: A Brief (But Fab) History
Drag seems to be everywhere from RuPaulโs Drag Race to the latest unhinged senate bill, but it wasnโt always this way. Hereโs a brief history of drag in media.
5 Childrenโs Books Encouraging Young Activists
Children’s books authors are working to inspire children to be activists, even at their young age. Here are 5 books working to do so.
What Is Comphet? Everything You Need to Know
Compulsory heterosexuality or comphet describes the pressure to conform to gender and sexuality norms. Here are the quiet ways it harms queer women.
5 Drag Houses that Competed on RuPaul’s Drag Race
Originating in ballroom culture, a drag house is a drag queen’s chosen family, many of which have been represented on RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Succession IRL: Who Are the Powerful Families Based On?
If the families in Succession seem familiar, it’s because they’re inspired by these real life dynasties in media.
15 Black Filmmakers With Upcoming Projects in 2023-2024
From biopics to horror comedies to science fiction blockbusters, here are the upcoming projects from Black filmmakers weโre most excited for.
The Problem With the Strong Female Protagonist and Why It’s Time We Grow Past Her
The strong female protagonist was a good step in the right direction, but what ‘strong’ means for her reflects very little of what it’s like to be a woman.
TikTok De-Influencers: What, Why, and What Next
Social media feels like wading through an endless sea of product recommendations, even from the influencers we used to think were more trustworthy than traditional celebs.
Decade by Decade: Black Women Musicians, Activists Alike
For years black women have been fighting against racism and sexism. These women are also musicians, using their lyrics to influence change.
The Male Gaze: What It Is, and What TikTok Often Gets Wrong
The ‘male gaze’ has a long history in art and philosophy. To know what it actually means, let’s start with understanding what gaze is in the first place.
5 Celebrity-Hosted Podcasts That Are Worth Listening To
Celebrity-hosted podcasts give us a glimpse of what our favorite celebs are like when they’re not in front of the camera with the added bonus of in-depth interviews.
Review Bombing: What Drives This Toxic Internet Phenomenon?
The internet can be a cruel place and review bombing is just one of the many proofs of that.
7 Things to Do in Manila
Manila is a chaotic city with vibrant energy. While the Philippines may be best known for its beaches, there’s still a lot to do in the capital.