I Fell In Love With Street Fashion, But Almost Lost My Friends
Street fashion has taught me how to sew, paint, dye fabrics, and embroider. But the toughest lesson was negotiating between money and friendship.
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I Was Rejected From All My College Choices. A Year Later, I’m Grateful
Now, a year later, I feel like being rejected from my “dream school” was an opportunity to get to know myself better.
Before You Put On a Frida Kahlo T-Shirt for Cinco De Mayo, Read This
Cinco de Mayo can be complicated in our charged political climate. What does it mean to wear a Frida Kahlo T-shirt?
J. Cole KOD Review & Reaction
J. Cole’s ‘KOD’ is smashing streaming music records. Youth Radio’s Clay Xavier breaks down the album’s messaging.
Poetry: “When I Die Young”
Teen poet Devon Summers explores what it means to consider the future when you’re young and trans.
6 Instagram Accounts You Should Be Following If You Love Art
Tired of the same three photographers you’ve been following ever since you started your account? Check these artists out.
Poem From Parkland: “None of this is Normal”
Marjory Stoneman Douglas sophomore Jenna Harris turns to poetry as nothing in her world feels normal.
Illustration Challenge: What If Black People Had Superpowers?
BLACK comic series designer Tim Smith 3 and our design intern, Dominik Vaughan draw themselves as superheroes and explain their abilities.
From Art To Action: Festival Aims To Create Social Justice Advocates
The goal of the art was to inspire people to think deeply about issues like homelessness and white supremacy.