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The Bridal Industry’s Plus-Size Problem

Why some bridal shops aren’t saying “I do” to larger women and their money

Sep 23, 2023

Lead stylist of Della Curva, Sami Sykes, holds up a ballgown style wedding dress.

Sep 23, 2023

Samantha Antrum

How South Africa’s Electricity Crisis Hurts the Country’s Greatest Asset — Its People

Beejay Badmus normally sleeps during the day. But he can’t sleep freely any more. After a long, late-night shift at the bar where he works…

Mar 13, 2023

How South Africa’s Electricity Crisis Hurts the Country’s Greatest Asset — Its People

Mar 13, 2023

Samantha Antrum

Was it just me, or was “Annie Live!” not that interesting?

Much to my own surprise and dismay, I watched NBC’s “Annie Live!” this evening. All three hours of it. (Two of which I could swear were…

Dec 3, 2021

A photo of the the main cast members of “Annie, Live!:” Harry Connick Jr, Taraji P Henson, Celina Smith, and the dog who plays Sandy.

Dec 3, 2021

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Everything about the racial representation in “Bridgerton” you probably haven’t considered

If you like television, or at all pay attention to pop culture, you’ve probably already heard of the Netflix/Shondaland production…

Jan 19, 2021

Everything about the racial representation in “Bridgerton” you probably haven’t considered

Jan 19, 2021

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How do you even begin to process abuse as unapologetic as Megan Thee Stallion’s?

I don’t even know where to start.

Aug 21, 2020

How do you even begin to process abuse as unapologetic as Megan Thee Stallion’s?

Aug 21, 2020

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Is it really fat representation if the person isn’t that fat?

Once upon a time, during my hormonal pre-teen years, I read a novel called “Size 14 Is Not Fat Either,” written by Meg Cabot. I have…

Jul 19, 2020

Is it really fat representation if the person isn’t that fat?

Jul 19, 2020

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I miss watching “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.”

I recently heard the name “Adrian Pimento” and almost cried. No, unfortunately, this is not an exxageration. I was listening to a podcast…

Jul 11, 2020

I miss watching “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.”

Jul 11, 2020

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I don’t want to watch “Hamilton.” Here’s why.

I haven’t seen “Hamilton.” I haven’t listened to the music; I’ve never even been interested in the concept. So when the musical was…

Jul 5, 2020

I don’t want to watch “Hamilton.” Here’s why.

Jul 5, 2020

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The therapeutic value in painting your nails

There is something special about painting your nails. It may sound silly or trite, but during a time when the world is burning externally…

Jul 1, 2020

The therapeutic value in painting your nails

Jul 1, 2020

Samantha Antrum

Samantha Antrum

Feature stories and personal essays told thoroughly and thoughtfully. Woman stuff, pop culture, social justice and so much more.

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