I don’t have to worry about my appearance or strangers’ judgment. I’m limitless with my people. — Two days prior to me moving into a new apartment, the president of South Africa announced a 21-day, nationwide lockdown. My inner introvert was gleeful at the thought. As the weeks went by, the reality of the severity of the pandemic began to sink in. I consumed Covid-19 news with…

Feminism often doesn’t make room for those like me — On a stormy evening in Cape Town, four of my closest friends from university gathered at my house for dinner and tea. We sat in a circle on my bedroom floor, inhaling clouds of sandalwood from the incense stick that burned. They began to discuss divine femininity, women being more…

Innovative designers are creating more fashion solutions for people with disabilities — In the industry of design, there is a growing demand for inclusivity at every intersection, from race to gender; however, people living with disabilities are often overlooked as a potential market. …

These international thinkers are redesigning some of our worst fears into a food source — Designers across the spectrum are contemplating a sustainable design future, and some food designers among them just aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty. …

The rapper destigmatizes anger in her music and inspires an entire generation of listeners — Rico Nasty’s music and persona have been setting the internet alight in recent years. She released her first tape, Summer’s Eve, in 2014 without any major promotion or distribution. After becoming pregnant with her son and experiencing the loss of her ex-boyfriend, she took a break from music but returned…