Jul 21, 2021Member-onlyHow Artist Shayema Rahim Used Art to Remain Connected to PeopleThe art that has emerged following the COVID-19 pandemic has been nothing short of thought-provoking. Although galleries, museums and showcases were shut down for much of the past year, artists still continued to express themselves through their work. Dallas-based artist Shayema Rahim took strict approaches to quarantine, and although the…Art3 min readArt3 min read
Jun 16, 2021Member-onlyHow Two Best Friends Are Revolutionizing Beauty for Black WomenSubscription services have seen a rise in popularity amid the pandemic, as people can choose to have items like food, groceries, house supplies and beauty products delivered to their doors. For the latter, a duo of Dallas-based best friends is catering to Black women and other women of color, while…Beauty4 min readBeauty4 min read
Apr 7, 2021Member-onlyWhat Yahoo! Answers Meant to a Generation of LGBTQ+ KidsBefore LGBTQ+ people formed online communities via Tumblr and Twitter hashtags, like #growingupgay, we spent much time searching for answers to our queer questions via forums and message boards. While the fact that people peruse Yahoo! Answers to see if anyone answered questions they were too embarrassed to ask has…Yahoo4 min readYahoo4 min read
Sep 9, 2020Member-onlyScreenwriter Iver William Jallah Talks New Feature Film ‘Blood Orange Moon’Last year proved to be grand for Fort Worth-native filmmaker Iver William Jallah. Upon its premiere at Fort Worth, Texas’ Lone Star Film Festival last November, Grand Isle, on which Jallah was a screenwriter, received a Spotlight Award. Jallah’s feature film debut also received an honorable mention at the San…Film2 min readFilm2 min read
Jul 28, 2020Member-onlyShould Socially Distant Dining Remain a Thing, Even After the Pandemic?Pre-pandemic, I would frequently attend media dinners for new restaurants opening in the city. I am a food writer (not a food critic) in Dallas and I often write first-look articles on restaurants, as well as backstories on notable chefs and articles on where to find good deals in the…Social Distance3 min readSocial Distance3 min read
Jun 29, 2020Member-onlyPride is Finally Heading in the Right DirectionThis year, it’s been hard to celebrate the victories of the LGBTQ community, given that many of our trans brothers, sisters and non-binary siblings have died by acts of violence. Many cities have opted not to have official Pride celebrations, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but this has not impeded…LGBTQ3 min readLGBTQ3 min read
Apr 23, 2020Member-onlyAuthor Jenny Block on Remaining Mindful During COVID-19During this time of uncertainty, artists and creators are working to bring joy and happiness into people’s lives. While it may seem that there is no end in sight for COVID-19 and government-ordered quarantine, those who are creating art want us to be conscious of how we are spending our…Mental Health4 min readMental Health4 min read
Mar 19, 2020Member-onlyCan People Truly Leave the Porn Industry?When sex workers’ work is put on such a large platform, they become celebrities within the realm of erotica and pornography. Although porn actors and actresses are the subjects of fantasy for viewers, viewers often forget that these people are human beings. Even adult film actors who choose to leave…Sex7 min readSex7 min read
Jan 20, 2020Member-onlyNetflix is Expected to Spend $17 Billion on Original Programming This Year; Here’s Why This is Bad for CreatorsLast week’s cancellation of HBO’s Watchmen sent many fans into shock. The dystopian drama series was a huge hit for the network, pulling in nominations for Critics’ Choice Television Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards and more. After showrunner Damon Lindelof stepped down from Watchmen, HBO announced that they would not…Netflix4 min readNetflix4 min read
Jul 11, 2019Member-onlyHas Jules on ‘Euphoria’ been dead the whole time?WARNING: This article contains spoilers that some readers may wish to avoid Since before the pilot aired, HBO’s new teen drama Euphoria has garnered much controversy. While many have praised the show’s honest approach to issues drug use, sexual identity and other facets of the Gen-Z zeitgeist, others have deemed…Euphoria4 min readEuphoria4 min read
