Why I Am Not Apologizing for Being a Strong, Independent Woman
In this blog post, we're celebrating unapologetic self-confidence. | Originally featured in our 2019 Love Issue, refreshed and republished with new photography in Feb 2023.
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Standing Up for What Matters: Finding and Using Your Voice for Social Change
Every individual can raise awareness and advocate for the issues they care about. Whether you're new to activism or an experienced advocate, this article explores how to identify and amplify your voice for positive change.
The Death of Originality: An Ode to Embracing Authenticity
Are you good at being YOU or being someone else? Let's take an honest look at our dwindling imagination. | "The Death of Originality" was initially published in our 2017 B&W Issue -- redrafted and refreshed with new editorial photography in 2022.
“Why are you so fat and big?”
The 5-year-old didn’t ask maliciously; she didn’t associate “bad” with “fat and big.” But if you really want to know why I’m so fat and big, it's because...
His Abs, Her Curves
Every photo depicting a “happy” and “normal” relationship didn't include anyone that looked like me or even my partners. I then believed that because of what I saw, and what I was fed through the media, I was not worthy of a happy and normal relationship.
Skinny Shaming Is Body Shaming, Too!
Classmates and even some faculty members would call me “skinny” and ask if I was anorexic. My family would playfully tease me about being small as well. As if going through puberty wasn’t bad enough, the breakouts and bleeding every month, I now had to be shamed for my weight!