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The Women of Skate Kitchen Aren’t Here to Perform
Dede Lovelace and Rachelle Vinberg on learning life lessons on longboards.
Art Curator and Writer Kimberly Drew Doesn’t See Obstacles
The founder of popular blog Black Contemporary Art on opening up the art world, why more is always better, and how she finally learned to just say no
#MeToo Founder Tarana Burke on Working Through Trauma to Create Joy
The activist on the misconceptions surrounding the movement, why every platform is powerful, and how she moved beyond mindfulness.
The Tech Activist Supporting Trans Communities Through Art and Technology
Angelica Ross on Buddhism, Beyoncé, and working to help keep trans sex workers safe.
The Independent Filmmaker Working To Fight Erasure
Director Tourmaline on telling nuanced stories from the transgender community
Snail Mail Isn’t Afraid of Big Emotions
The 19-Year-old musician on saying no, being her own boss, and writing songs to get to know herself better.
The Founder of The Movemeant Foundation Believes in The Power of Love Handles
Former competitive dancer and current SoulCycle Master instructor Jenny Gaither on positive enabling—and why being healthy has nothing to do with being an athlete.
The Filmmaker and Fashion Designer Creating Her Own Value System
Hood By Air co-founder Leilah Weinraub on capturing a slice of black lesbian nightlife
The Soccer Coach Using The Pitch to Create Peace
Claudianny Drika is saving at-risk Brazilian youth through sport
The Composer Who Sees Music Before She Hears It
Angelica Negrón is learning to tune out other people’s voices and listen to her own
The Indie Filmmaker Fighting to Reveal a Deeper Humanity
Award-winning director Josephine Decker on storytelling, creating space, and finding strength in the unknown