Whether your cup of tea is smooth soul, rock ’n’ roll, folk or post-punk, there’s a song for that, sung by a league of laudable ladies. Women are taking the independent music scene by storm and you’re about to find out why. Meet these five indie goddesses who are rocking our world right now. Watch… Continue Reading
By Caitlyn Leggett “Why on earth did I decide to do this?” She is sitting on her bike facing Death. Death Road, that is. Staring at the path she will soon spin her wheels down. Butterflies have decided to call the pit of her stomach home. Is she crazy? Maybe. Choosing to ride down ‘the… Continue Reading
The national spotlight shines brightly on the always polished and well-spoken First Lady. She can captivate a crowd with her wise words of her own childhood, the struggles she’s faced and the way she’s overcome the hardships she and her family were dealt. She is relatable and trustworthy, in both word and action. But… Continue Reading
Leaving work one night, I stopped to wait for my manager so we could walk out together. He was still working, so he told me I could go. I automatically hesitated. He noticed right away. “Come on, I’ll walk you out so the boogeyman doesn’t get you.” When a woman goes out at night, it… Continue Reading
Forged metal trusses on soaring ceilings, elaborate teardrop chandeliers, terra cotta pediment, warm woodwork and intricate damask wallpaper comprise Union Transfer — a music hall that opened in 2011 and rocketed to the top of the list of best music venues in Philadelphia. The bi-level establishment sits on half a block of 11th and Spring… Continue Reading
As a growing trend of consumers turning to Youtube as a source for information on make-up brands to buy, the cosmetic industry has been forced to change. Many beauty brands have attempted to have their products featured in popular Youtube videos as a promotional tactic. The Beauty category on Youtube is growing rapidly and according… Continue Reading
Whenever Ana Doyle looks down at her wrist, she is reminded that life’s greatest gifts come at the most unexpected of times. “Serendipity,” a word that to Ana symbolizes the unpredictability of life, is printed on a bracelet that she wears daily. “I treasure this bracelet because it serves a reminder for me to just… Continue Reading
When TMZ released a brutal surveillance tape last month of Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice beating his then-fiancé (now wife) unconscious in an elevator, too many cable news commenters sadly, yet predictably, questioned why she stayed. Author Beverly Gooden decided she had enough. She turned to Twitter to take back the conversation. I stayed… Continue Reading
For some, getting ready for Halloween is like preparing for a photo shoot on the cover of Vanity Fair. Many people plan their costumes out months in advance, scouring the world looking for just the perfect pair of black cat ears to complete their totally original kitty-cat ensemble. People get so wrapped up in their… Continue Reading
The modern, textile-focused aesthetic of NYC designer, Katrina Hernandez, sets her apart from her competition. So in her latest venture, design partnership Hernandez Greene, she seeks the same success by focusing not only on the creative, but also the relationship side of the business. It’s Wednesday morning. Katrina Hernandez makes her way across… Continue Reading
At Columba University, Emma Sulkowicz carries around a plastic, extra-long twin sized mattress to show her anger and disappointment with administration for their poor response after she had reported being raped by a fellow student. Sulkowicz had been having consensual relations with Paul, a former friend, until the night he forcibly raped her after she… Continue Reading