PinnedSamantha AntrumThe Bridal Industry’s Plus-Size ProblemWhy some bridal shops aren’t saying “I do” to larger women and their moneySep 23, 20232Sep 23, 20232
Samantha AntrumHow South Africa’s Electricity Crisis Hurts the Country’s Greatest Asset — Its PeopleBeejay 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, 20231Mar 13, 20231
Samantha AntrumWas 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, 2021Dec 3, 2021
Samantha AntrumEverything about the racial representation in “Bridgerton” you probably haven’t consideredIf you like television, or at all pay attention to pop culture, you’ve probably already heard of the Netflix/Shondaland production…Jan 19, 2021Jan 19, 2021
Samantha AntrumHow do you even begin to process abuse as unapologetic as Megan Thee Stallion’s?I don’t even know where to start.Aug 21, 2020Aug 21, 2020
Samantha AntrumIs 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, 2020Jul 19, 2020
Samantha AntrumI 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, 2020Jul 11, 2020
Samantha AntrumI 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, 202055Jul 5, 202055
Samantha AntrumThe therapeutic value in painting your nailsThere 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, 20201Jul 1, 20201