Reclaiming Outdoor Recreation for People of Color with Hike Clerb, Intrsxtn Surf, and More
Reclaiming Outdoor Recreation for People of Color with Hike Clerb, Intrsxtn Surf, and More
Raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Jessa Williams always participated in sports, but surfing wasn’t on her radar in the midwestern city. Once she moved to L.A. for work and her son got hooked on the surfing during the pandemic, after some convincing, she finally gave it a try and eventually gained [...]
‘First Gen:’ Alejandra Campoverdi’s Guide to Finding Success – and Yourself – as a ‘First and Only’
‘First Gen:’ Alejandra Campoverdi’s Guide to Finding Success – and Yourself – as a ‘First and Only’
“For the First and Onlys: You have been assigned this mountain to show it can be moved.” Those are the opening words of “First Gen,” a new memoir by former White House Deputy Director of Hispanic Media Alejandra Campoverdi. The women’s health advocate and former congressional candidate has a longstanding [...]
Accumulating the Gay Away
Accumulating the Gay Away
I thought the septum was an obvious clue. The Doc Martens scuffed by random punk shows and hikes, the Phoebe Bridgers shirt my English Professor bought me after, with stains from rubbed off makeup. I thought all these subtly unsubtle hints could be clues to indirectly telling my family I [...]
Krystal Puga on Breaking Barriers in Space as a Latina Engineer
Krystal Puga on Breaking Barriers in Space as a Latina Engineer
Many kids dream of becoming astronauts and going to space, moved by their fascination for what’s out there. While most won’t actually go on to pursue a career in astronomy, Krystal Puga remained true to her childhood dream of studying space. Now, a Space Segment Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman, [...]
Tefi Pessoa is Shaping the Future of Climate Justice and Mental Health Awareness
Tefi Pessoa is Shaping the Future of Climate Justice and Mental Health Awareness
A few weeks ago, Tefi Pessoa was invited to Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence to celebrate Earth day. The pop culture commentator is no stranger to meeting notable personalities. Whether it’s interviewing record-breaking artist Anitta on the red carpet or celebrating the latest Rare Beauty launch with Selena Gomez, Pessoa [...]
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Self-Care Splurges, the Luar Weekender, a Chic Tostonera, and More
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Self-Care Splurges, the Luar Weekender, a Chic Tostonera, and More
“La Mamá, solo hay unica,” my very own Mom likes to say. Every woman figure you’ll celebrate this Mother’s Day is reflected in this concept; she’s either guided you in becoming who you are, acts as the confidant to your life experiences, or is the matriarch of the line of [...]
The Healing Powers of a Temazcal Ceremony
The Healing Powers of a Temazcal Ceremony
This past winter, I chose to take a trip to Tulum to help navigate trauma in my professional life and heartbreak in my personal life. Despite daily rituals that included meditation and journaling, I knew that the winter solstice would bring a period of extended cold weather and with [...]