They’re the focus of the immigration debate. But across the nation, Latinos are rising to power and offering a glimpse of what’s ahead.
But you can also argue that public monuments to dedicated to women, civil rights leaders, victims of genocide and martyrs to valiant causes are also statements of power. By acknowledging the achievements and sacrifices of historically less powerful groups, these monuments are ways of taking power f...
Melvin's obsession to create and complete the film according to his vision and on his terms threatens his health and his personal and business relationships, but we are caught up in his whirlwind and root for him no matter how ruthless and prickly he becomes as the odds get ever longer and...
We plunge eight hours through elephant grass so tall and thick it’s possible to get lost just 20 feet from the man in front of you—down grass ravines, up hills exposed to the enemy, across a murky, waist-deep pond. At the sound of a twig cracking or the detection of an unexpected...
I was totally right. He was tall, well built and totally adorable. (Lesson to high school girls: meeting men is a marathon, not a sprint. Put in the work early and hope for the big payoff. The hottest guy in school, by that time, married his high school girlfriend and they already...
That appeals to a lot of people, including me in some circumstances. But it turns off women, who are often frightened by a man’s anger. And it turns off unengaged independent and moderate voters. You may despise such people, but they’re the ones who decide elections. ...
Shadow-edged clouds billowed across a storybook sky, holding promises of relentless sunshine or possibly a brief burst of rain, like summers in Louisiana, a quick cry followed by a laugh of relief. On deck, divers jockeying, joking, rival comrades telling tall tales of exotic locales, rare ...
Tyra Banks is naturally gorgeous, and to say that she needs to do herself up to be beautiful would be ridiculous. After all, makeup didn't win her the distinction of being thefirst African-American woman on the cover of theSports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. But, yeah, the crazy eyes an...
Not a good look if you have a prominent backside like most African-American women. Gen Hi Robin, you’re fortunate that your bodacious backside is on-trend at the moment. A flattie like me is always envious of your beautiful backside curves! I hope you try to celebrate what you have....
But the truth is, they are also pretty occupied with how to not give a fuck. So, don’t be so hard on yourself. We are all human, and caring is part of being human. Otherwise, if we weren’t concerned 100%, that would make our machines. When we put people on pedestals, we ...