Even if you’re not old enough to vote, you can still educate yourself on the basics; encourage your friends and family to vote; write, post, share + more!
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#HSMTMTS Star Dara Reneé is Our Summer Cover Girl!
Accepting the challenge that is life, 19-year-old High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (HSMTMTS) star Dara Reneé has overcome every L, celebrated every win, and met every new adventure with the boldness only a #boss could. Check her out in our fifth-annual Natural Hair Love issue, shipping June through the end of July. A […]
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Black Mental Health Matters: Coping with Our Collective Traumas
By Ava Marshall George Floyd. Breonna Taylor. Ahmaud Arbery. Sean Reed. Atatiana Jefferson. The names of just a small few of us killed at the hands of police. A few of the hundreds that have lost their lives to a racist system, more than a few of whom still have no justice. As protests occur […]
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We Need a Revolution
#BlackLivesMatter, prison reform, environmentalism, women’s rights –– the list could go on and on. There’s a load of issues in the world and plenty of reasons you may feel the urge to join the fight for change. And while it’s no cap that activism can be rewarding, it can also have a negative impact on the mental health of some of its strongest warriors. And there are receipts to prove it.
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A Call for Revolutionary Self-Care for the Young, Black Activist
#BlackLivesMatter, prison reform, environmentalism, women’s rights –– the list could go on and on. There’s a load of issues in the world and plenty of reasons you may feel the urge to join the fight for change. And while it’s no cap that activism can be rewarding, it can also have a negative impact on the mental health of some of its strongest warriors. And there are receipts to prove it.
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We Love to See It: National Parks and the Black Girls Who Work Them
To you, the great outdoors is bae. And what better time than National Park Week to validate your love of nature and consider a future career with the National Park Service? By Ava Marshall Kayla’s Story Kayla Diallo, 22, is proof there is more than one way to prep for your dream job. As a […]
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The 4 C’s of Teenpreneurial Success, According to Zandra of Zandra Beauty
What began as an obsession with lip gloss when Zandra was just 9 years old has blossomed into a booming business. Want to know how you can secure those coins on your own terms, too? Peep these gems from the beauty boss herself: By L’Oreal Thompson Payton 1. Confidence Is A Must-Have The most important […]
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Not OK? Find Help in a Click.
When now 18-year-old mental health advocate Hannah Lucas was 15, she along with her younger brother Charlie, created an app that helps those who are in need and allows them to say, “I’m not OK.” Words and Photos** By Brianna Moné Check on your strong friend. Check on your stressed-out friend. Check on your happy […]
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Go Behind-the-Scenes of Asante Blackk’s Sesi Cover Shoot
Asante Blackk’s acting dreams have hitched a ride on the fast-track to reality, and so far, that’s meant a new city, new roles, and even a new last name. In our spring 2020 issue, he gives us the goods on all that. Go behind-the-scenes of his photo shoot and subscribe now to get your copy […]
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Unlock Your Inner Activist with These New Year’s Revolutions
By L’Oreal Thompson Payton Ever since the 2016 presidential election, Generation Z has been showing up and showing out when it comes to activism. But you don’t have to be a celebrity to make a difference. Whether it’s protesting to raise awareness for a cause you care about or donating to organizations that make a […]
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