Brandy Melville has become well known for its “one size fits most” clothing and is made to fit a petite audience, but recently, a sizing approach has sparked debate about body image and inclusivity regarding Brandy Melville. Many shoppers argue that the brand’s limited sizing excludes people whose bodies do not fit its narrow standards. […]
Day: July 8, 2026
The Children of Blood and Bone Adaptation Shows How African-Centric Media Is Systemically Mismanaged In Hollywood
An upcoming adaptation of a popular young adult romantic fantasy novel has been on the news for all the wrong reasons. The Children of Blood and Bone was the 2018 debut novel of Nigerian-American novelist Tomi Adeyemi. Since then, it has gone on to be the first entry in the Legacy of Orïsha trilogy. The […]
Where Have The Good Sci-Fi TV Shows Gone?
Sci-Fi television used to be a big fixture within the entertainment industry. That isn’t to say there hasn’t been any good sci-fi television in recent years; there has. Unfortunately, most current shows in that genre are within legacy franchises like Star Wars or Star Trek. Today, a person would be hard-pressed to find a good […]
Summer 2026 Beauty Trends
Summer 2026 has made one thing clear. Beauty trends are no longer about perfection but about personality. People are embracing natural features, lightweight makeup, and styles that reflect who they are, and I believe this is a positive change. Social media continues to influence what becomes popular, but people are becoming more careful about which […]
The Everyday Anxiety of Forgetting an Inhaler
I was diagnosed with asthma at the age of 3, and ever since that day, I have had really bad anxiety about going somewhere without an inhaler. Once, as a child, I was in the car with my grandma, no inhaler, no nebulizer, and I started turning blue face and we got home, and I […]
Does Gym Class Fail Too Many Students With Disabilities?
Gym class is one of those classes that you have to pass to graduate, and for students with disabilities, that is not fair. Whether it be asthma, anxiety, adhd or some other disability, teachers tend to overlook those and don’t take them into account. They see it as a failure to complete the activity and […]
KokoFest 2026 “The Cultural Experience”
Welcome to KokoFest, which is NYC’s premier Caribbean cultural Festival. Set against a backdrop of the New York City skyline, it is a full-day outdoor celebration of culture, flavor, and rhythm that sells out every single year. Here is what you can expect at this grand event. Live performances that include Soca, dancehall, afrobeats, DJ […]
Why Voting Should Be Mandatory
Every election helps decide the future of our schools, communities, and country. The choices people make at the voting booth can affect laws, education, healthcare, and many other parts of everyday life. That is why I believe voting should be mandatory, because every eligible citizen should help shape the future by making their voice heard. […]
