Meet The Woman Behind The Iconic “Woman Stepping Into The New Year” Artwork
“Lord, please free my people from the hold of this illustration.”
TikTok Wants You To Come Dine With Them, But Who Wants To Order Cold Pesto Eggs?
In this week's newsletter: how TikTok is bringing food trends to a delivery app near you, and at close look at a new book on the influencer economy.
Anxious People Are Waiting Hours In Line In Frigid Temperatures To Get Preholiday COVID Tests, Only To Face Surprise Costs
“I told her I couldn't afford it and left,” said one person who was exposed to COVID but couldn’t pay $200 to see if they were positive.
This Quote Has Been Attributed To Frida Kahlo For Years, But It's Actually From A Canadian Teenager
“Becky with the good quote.”
Activists Are Calling Out Fast Fashion Brand PrettyLittleThing For Its Cyber Monday 100% Off Promotion
“I'm not here to shame any individuals on how they shop because I think the onus is on brands,” said one sustainable fashion campaigner.
9-Year-Old Ezra Blount Died From Injuries Sustained After Travis Scott’s Festival
Ezra Blount, believed to be the Astroworld tragedy’s youngest victim, had attended the festival with his dad.
Top Black Model Leomie Anderson Had To Do Her Own Hair And Makeup For A Runway Show And Here’s Why That’s A Problem
“I'll see an artist’s kit, and it's literally just catered for white to light-skinned models,” one Black makeup artist said.
The Queen Is "Reluctantly" Resting Following Medical Advice
“Her Majesty is in good spirits and is disappointed that she will no longer be able to visit Northern Ireland.”
Meet Aunt Karen, The TikToker Dedicated To Calling Out Racists
“The devil works hard, but we work harder.”
Instagram's Outage Convinced Small Business Owners That They Need Their Own Websites
“I plan to have my own website soon so people can order off that,” said one jewelry designer. “I cannot control Instagram.”
A British Police Officer Was Sentenced To Life In Prison For The Murder Of Sarah Everard
“I have not the slightest doubt that the defendant used his position as a police officer to coerce Sarah Everard into his car,” the judge said Thursday.
These Sisters Promised Their Brother A "Power Rangers"–Themed Birthday And Here’s What Happened When They Followed Through 16 Years Later
“Once I walked into that door and I realised that this is the Power Rangers party that I'd been promised, it just brought out that little kid again. It was amazing.”
The Creators Of "The Activist" Show Have Changed Their Minds After Social Media Backlash
"We got it wrong."
Lewis Hamilton Made Sure Black Designers Had A Place At The Met Gala
"THIS is what people should be doing with access and privilege. Very dope of him."
YouTube Star Nikkie Tutorials Paid Homage To Black Trans Icon Marsha P. Johnson At The Met Gala
“Marsha P Johnson paved the way for so many of us, and I hope I made my community proud tonight."
Laurel Hubbard Made Olympic History As The First Transgender Woman To Compete In A Solo Event
The New Zealand weightlifter became eligible to compete in the Olympics in 2015, when the IOC issued new guidelines for trans athletes.
An 18-Year-Old Was Shot Dead And A 19-Year-Old TikTok Star Was Injured At "Purge" Screening
Police are appealing for witnesses after gunfire broke out at a screening of The Forever Purge.
Simone Biles Pulled Out Of The Women’s Gymnastics Team Final Due To Mental Health Concerns
“I just never felt like this going into a competition before."
Sundown Towns Are Still A Problem For Black Drivers
“It’s when you veer off to the back roads that don't connect to the highway, that's when you find yourself in trouble."
The Director Of The Olympics Opening Ceremony Has Been Fired For A Holocaust “Joke” He Made In 1998
“I understand that my foolish choice of words at the time was a mistake, and I regret it.”