Black women have long been expected to carry more than most, not just in what they do but in who they are allowed to be. Black women are expected to show strength... Read more »
How many times do we, as human beings, expect things in life to be the same? Arguably, more than we realize. When we go to the grocery store, for example, it’s likely... Read more »
Claire Danes’ acting chops have been on full display since her star teenage turn in My So-Called Life. Now that she is 46 and starring in a new Netflix show, The Beast... Read more »
Whenever I start to feel particularly worried about emerging cultural and political shifts, I invite inspiring creative innovators to gather and talk things out. Sitting alone, in front of my computer, and... Read more »
Rebuilding trust after an abusive relationship can be an uphill battle, with many survivors finding it difficult to enter or sustain new partnerships. A new study sheds light on how lingering sensitivity... Read more »
For many teenage girls, school is a place to discover who they are and how they fit in. But for girls with ADHD, that journey often involves masking their true selves to... Read more »
For many autistic women, a diagnosis in adulthood can be both a relief and a reckoning. While it may bring clarity to years of uncertainty, a new study highlights that late diagnosis... Read more »
Many people struggle to find a therapist who truly understands their identity—but for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals who are also people of color, that search is often even more... Read more »
There seems no end to the occurrence and impact of disaster. Hurricanes Helen and Milton, which struck the U.S. in September and October 2024, were the most destructive disasters of 2024. The... Read more »
Autism in girls often presents differently than in boys, with subtler social difficulties, more socially acceptable special interests, and greater masking of autistic traits. This can lead to underdiagnosis and lack of... Read more »