Jemel McWilliams speaks on his journey — Jemel McWilliams is the live-show artistic director responsible for some of your favorite performances, including Janelle Monáe’s “You Make Me Feel” at the 2019 Grammy’s and Lizzo’s “Juice” at the 2019 GLAAD Awards. …

Twenty-five years after her death, Selena Quintanilla’s candle continues to burn brightly — Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was a 23-year-old Grammy-winning rising star bringing Spanish lyrics to the charts when she was murdered in 1995. I was only five when Selena was killed. …

Sanitary products are not a luxury, but a human right — Ashley Novoa was born and bred on the South Side of Chicago, in the neighborhood of Pilsen. As the daughter of Mexican immigrants, the 2016 American presidential election left her feeling horrified by the outpouring of hate toward Latinos and women. She was overwhelmed by fear of what would happen…

Calabash Tea & Tonic is a place of healing — especially for the communities of color often left out of the mainstream vegan movement — In Washington, D.C. one tea shop is creating a safe and inclusive space for people of color to enjoy the benefits of plant-based eating with their haven of health in the predominantly black neighborhoods of Shaw and Brookland. …

Curate Journeys to Meet the World in Person. — Visit.org, the globe’s first platform for immersive and impactful travel experiences, has launched an interactive, searchable global map allowing users to travel the world for a cause. …

Mehta Joins Forces with Women’s Empowerment NGO — Gender rights activist, Deepa Mehta has been advocating for underserved women throughout her celebrated film career. As a natural continuation of her lifelong commitment to advancing global gender equality she has joined UN-recognized NGO Sambhali Trust as the honorary International Patron. Mehta is a world-renowned director, filmmaker and screenwriter whose…

Impacting women through unique travel experiences. — It is easier than ever for travelers to join the feminist movement through immersive and impactful experiences that empower local women via Visit.org. In October I had the chance to visit three do-good organizations that are making a major difference in Moroccan women’s lives through the power of food. It…