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Drag King Beauty Is Ready to Take Center Stage

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Drag King Beauty Is Ready to Take Center Stage

When it comes to historical royalty, kings take up a considerable amount of space.

Comedian Aida Rodriguez Wrote “Legitimate Kid” to Help Readers Heal Their Generational Traumas

15 hours ago

Comedian Aida Rodriguez Wrote “Legitimate Kid” to Help Readers Heal Their Generational Traumas

If you're a fan of Puerto Rican and Dominican comedian Aida Rodriguez, then you're likely very familiar with her HBO Max special, "Fighting Words."

For Moana Jones Wong, Surfing Is More Than a Career: "[It's] a Way of Connecting to My Ancestors"

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For Moana Jones Wong, Surfing Is More Than a Career: "[It's] a Way of Connecting to My Ancestors"

Moana Jones Wong, 24, is considered one of the world's most accomplished Pipeline surfers.

Before I Saw Butch-Femme Identity Represented on Screen, Minnie Bruce Pratt and Leslie Feinberg Inspired Me

10/14/2023

Before I Saw Butch-Femme Identity Represented on Screen, Minnie Bruce Pratt and Leslie Feinberg Inspired Me

This LGBTQ+ History Month, we're asking writers to reflect on a moment in queer pop culture history that has allowed them to experience queer liberation in their own lives.

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How Sara Echeagaray Went From TikTok Star to Too Faced's Creative Director in Residence

10/13/2023

How Sara Echeagaray Went From TikTok Star to Too Faced's Creative Director in Residence

For 21-year-old Sara Echeagaray, who boasts millions of TikTok followers, has a starring role in a Disney+ show, and is currently the creative director in residence for Too Faced cosmetics, fame initially seemed far removed from the small hometown she grew up in.

8 Latinas Share Beauty Tips They Learned From Their Mothers

10/12/2023

8 Latinas Share Beauty Tips They Learned From Their Mothers

Growing up, our moms are so crucial in forming our understanding of beauty and how we navigate it.

Karol G Stuns in a White Plunging Corset Dress at the BLMAs

10/06/2023

Karol G Stuns in a White Plunging Corset Dress at the BLMAs

While Fashion Month may be over, bringing your sartorial A-game is always in order, especially at the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards.

8 Looks That Embody Bad Bunny's Rule-Breaking Sense of Style

10/06/2023

8 Looks That Embody Bad Bunny's Rule-Breaking Sense of Style

Many celebrities have proven fashion has no rules with bold choices throughout the years, and Bad Bunny's making a case to dominate the list of well-dressed stars.

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Tree Braids Are the Latest '90s Hairstyle to Make a Comeback

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Tree Braids Are the Latest '90s Hairstyle to Make a Comeback

Though protective styles reign supreme in the summer, they make for easy, low-maintenance options year-round.

How "The Other Black Girl" Gets Racism in the Workplace Right — and Wrong

10/08/2023

How "The Other Black Girl" Gets Racism in the Workplace Right — and Wrong

"The Other Black Girl," Hulu's new series based on the best-selling novel by Zakiya Dalila Harris, is an important addition to the streamer's arsenal as a show that centers on the hostile environments that Black women can face in the workplace.

"The Other Black Girl": To Fix Racism, All You Need Is a Little Hair Grease

10/04/2023

"The Other Black Girl": To Fix Racism, All You Need Is a Little Hair Grease

Sitting on the floor between my mother's legs as she tries to brush sap out of my hair.

Why Are Professional Athletes Still Being Penalized For Cannabis Use?

10/03/2023

Why Are Professional Athletes Still Being Penalized For Cannabis Use?

In April, the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced that US long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall was stripped of her recent national indoor title and hit with a one-month suspension after a positive test for cannabis.

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Growing Up, I Felt So Different From My Mom; as a Mother, I Cherish Our Similarities

05/11/2023

Growing Up, I Felt So Different From My Mom; as a Mother, I Cherish Our Similarities

Growing up with a mom who's a Filipina immigrant to the US comes with its perks — and quirks.

Barbie's New Doll Celebrates APIA Heritage Month — and It Honors a Hollywood Trailblazer

05/02/2023

Barbie's New Doll Celebrates APIA Heritage Month — and It Honors a Hollywood Trailblazer

A week after releasing its first Barbie doll with Down syndrome, Mattel has unveiled an Anna May Wong Barbie for Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.

Lucy Liu Reflects on Having a Baby in Her Late 40s

03/17/2023

Lucy Liu Reflects on Having a Baby in Her Late 40s

Lucy Liu is offering a glimpse into her personal life.

American Girl's 2022 Doll of the Year Has Arrived — and She Comes With a Little Sister!

12/30/2021

American Girl's 2022 Doll of the Year Has Arrived — and She Comes With a Little Sister!

American Girl must have known its fans could use a little extra joy this year, so when the toy company unveiled its 2022 Girl of the Year as Corinne Tan, a Chinese American kid from Aspen, CO, it also — for the very first time — introduced a new American Girl companion doll in the form of Corinne's little sister, Gwynn.

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"Our Flag Means Death" Creator David Jenkins Answers All Our Episode 4 and 5 Questions

10/12/2023

"Our Flag Means Death" Creator David Jenkins Answers All Our Episode 4 and 5 Questions

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"Our Flag Means Death'''s Costume Designer on How to Make the Perfect Pirate Halloween Outfit

10/10/2023

"Our Flag Means Death'''s Costume Designer on How to Make the Perfect Pirate Halloween Outfit

"Our Flag Means Death" costume designer Gypsy Taylor really wants you to dress up as one of the show's many lovable, complicated pirates for Halloween.

54 LGBTQ+ Movies Spanning Centuries and Genres

10/06/2023

54 LGBTQ+ Movies Spanning Centuries and Genres

Whether you're in the mood for a thoughtful and serious drama, a fun and lighthearted comedy, or a documentary deep dive into real history, there are a ton of movies that focus on LGBTQ+ characters, storylines, experiences, and themes.

History and Hypocrisy: What the "Gay" Ear Piercing Means Today

10/04/2023

History and Hypocrisy: What the "Gay" Ear Piercing Means Today

These days, seldom does a trend stick around for longer than a few weeks before a neologism replaces the one before it, permeating the halls of TikTok or Instagram and causing all of us to second-guess what was once considered mainstream — only to then swap a coveted wardrobe staple for the latest passing fad.

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Ballet Hispánico Is Transforming Latine Lives Through Dance, Education and Advocacy

10/12/2023

Ballet Hispánico Is Transforming Latine Lives Through Dance, Education and Advocacy

In the vibrant heart of New York City, where cultures converge and creativity knows no bounds, there exists a transformative force that goes by the name Ballet Hispánico.

10 Indigenous Designers to Know and Celebrate Every Day

10/09/2023

10 Indigenous Designers to Know and Celebrate Every Day

Indigenous Peoples' Day is officially October 9, but the time to amplify indigenous designers is year-round.

So Your Child Came Out to You — Now What?

10/06/2023

So Your Child Came Out to You — Now What?

When Angélique Gravely was a young adult, she had known for some time that she identified as bisexual but held off on telling her mom.

How Nostalgic Beauty Trends From the Barrios Became Mainstream

10/06/2023

How Nostalgic Beauty Trends From the Barrios Became Mainstream

Last year, Hailey Bieber faced backlash after posting a video on TikTok about the dique "brownie glazed lips trend," with many pointing out that the look originated with Black and Brown women.

Jonathan Van Ness Shouldn't Have to Defend Trans Rights; Here's What You Need to Know

10/03/2023

Jonathan Van Ness Shouldn't Have to Defend Trans Rights; Here's What You Need to Know

"I'm emotionally exhausted."

Bruja Tarotscope: October Tarot Horoscope For Every Zodiac Sign

10/03/2023

Bruja Tarotscope: October Tarot Horoscope For Every Zodiac Sign

It is time to wish happy birthday seasons to our Libra and Scorpios!

Chef Fany Gerson Credits Her Latinx Roots For Her Resilience As an Entrepreneur

10/02/2023

Chef Fany Gerson Credits Her Latinx Roots For Her Resilience As an Entrepreneur

Growing up in traditional Latinx families, many of us don't quite grasp all the possibilities there are for our futures.

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The 5 Mind-Bending Gymnastics Skills Named After Simone Biles — Including Her New Vault

10/02/2023

The 5 Mind-Bending Gymnastics Skills Named After Simone Biles — Including Her New Vault

Simone Biles makes gymnastics, a sport known for its four-inch beam and gravity-defying tumbling, look easy.

"Heartstopper" Season 3 Is Officially in Production: What to Know

10/02/2023

"Heartstopper" Season 3 Is Officially in Production: What to Know

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Paralympian Grace Miller Gets Real About the Pressures of Being a Young Pro Athlete

10/02/2023

Paralympian Grace Miller Gets Real About the Pressures of Being a Young Pro Athlete

Alaska native Grace Miller, 24, has been cross-country skiing since she was 4 years old, which is probably why she's seen so much success at the Paralympic Games.

Sky Brown Is the Youngest Pro Skater in the World. Here's What Her Life Looks Like.

10/02/2023

Sky Brown Is the Youngest Pro Skater in the World. Here's What Her Life Looks Like.

Sky Brown, 15, is the youngest pro skateboarder in the world.

Brittni Mason on the Unexpected Joy of Track Uniforms: "Look Good, Run Good"

10/02/2023

Brittni Mason on the Unexpected Joy of Track Uniforms: "Look Good, Run Good"

Brittni Mason, 25, started running professionally later in life than some Paralympians — she competed in her first Paralympic Games when she was 21, winning a gold medal in the 4x100 relay and silver medals in the 100- and 200-meter sprints.