What It's Really Like To Be Undocumented & In College
As Laura Veira, 18, prepared for her first day at Harvard University, there were plenty of things to think about. Chief among them: the academics and extracurricular activities she would delve into,...
View ArticleMindy Kaling's Brother Has Some Controversial Things To Say
Mindy Kaling's brother is not Black. But according to him, he's, well, " almost Black." Vijay Jojo Chokalingam is coming out with a book about the time he pretended to be Black to get into medical...
View ArticleWhat Virginity Means To Queer Women
According to recent estimates, about 20% of Americans don't identify as "completely heterosexual," and it seems that number only gets higher when you look at today's teens. Yet, when people talk about...
View ArticleThis LaCroix Test Is Too Hilarious Not To Try
Photo: Courtesy of La Croix.La Croix is definitely having a moment. The sparkling water brand has been popping up everywhere, and the newfound trend has led to many a heated debate about which of the...
View ArticleYou Need These Gym Playlists In Your Life
Photographed by Jens Ingvarsson.Sometimes getting motivated to exercise can be harder than the workout itself. That’s why it helps to think of your gym time as a middle school dance: You’re going to...
View ArticleEthan Allen's New Disney Collection Is Playful & Sophisticated
Photo: Courtesy of Ethan Allen.Being an adult is hard. One way to provide yourself an escape back into childhood is by decorating your home with fun, cute — but not quite cutesy — elements. But how do...
View ArticleEverything On Our Zara Wish List, Now
This post was originally published on August 23, 2016.As great as summer dressing may be (the skimpy tank tops, breezy dresses, and super-short shorts give us a sense of style freedom that no other...
View ArticleDid Jason Momoa Just Reveal He's Filming Game Of Thrones?
After Jon Snow proved death isn't always the end on Game of Thrones, resurrecting other fan favorites has become a tantalizing possibility. But could HBO really be bringing back one of season 1's most...
View Article10 Picture-Perfect Halloween Costumes For Snapchat Lovers
Snapchat isn't just a social app. It's a way of life. And if you're constantly using the app's silly (or beautifying) filters with your friends, it's only natural that you might want to dress up as...
View ArticleWhat Your Friendships Say About Your Personality
If you want to gain insight into your own personality, one easy way is to look at whom you spend your time with. According to a new study, our "big five" personality traits — extroversion, neuroticism,...
View ArticleThis Spoof Of Jay Z & Solange’s Elevator Fight Is Unreal
Solange Knowles and Jay Z would probably like to leave their infamous little spat in the past. But this week, Family Guy brilliantly dug it up once again for our viewing pleasure.The pair got into a...
View ArticleThe Colors That'll Be Taking Over Your Wardrobe Next Spring
"See now, buy now" has changed the runway-stalking game, giving devoted fashion followers the opportunity to shop a collection as soon as it hits the catwalk. Granted, it's not the most wallet-friendly...
View ArticleThe Stealthiest Products Beauty Pros Swear By
Whether it's the go-to red lipstick that looks incredible on everyone or that clutch hairspray, we know there are certain products beauty pros always have on them. But aside from the obvious ones, also...
View ArticleBarack Obama Put Us In A Glass Case Of Emotion With Post About Michelle
It’s not enough that Barack Obama is a world leader — he has to be giving us #relationshipgoals, too?President Obama’s Facebook page shared the most adorable pic of him and First Lady Michelle Obama in...
View ArticleSome Fans Could NOT Handle News Of A Black Female Iron Man
This summer, Marvel made a major announcement about the future of Iron Man: Tony Stark will hand the reigns over to Riri Williams, a Black woman, who will be known as Ironheart.It's a groundbreaking...
View ArticleHere's How Ben Affleck Talked To His Kids About Autism
Photo: Karwai Tang/WireImage.In the upcoming film The Accountant (which hits theaters next Thursday), Ben Affleck plays a character with autism. And, he explains in an interview with People, he's...
View ArticleEat Like The Gilmore Girls At Luke’s Diner Pop-Ups
Ever since the date of the Netflix Gilmore Girls revival was announced, we've been counting down the days. With less than two months to go, the anticipation is starting to get to us. Luckily, there's...
View ArticleWhy I Texted This Balenciaga Bag To My Chinese Parents
Photo: Firstview.Growing up, the blankets my family used at home came from the one Chinese grocery store in town. They were thick, plush, patterned in frilly florals and scrolls, and came in either a...
View ArticleWhat It Was Really Like When Kanye Stopped His Concert Sunday Night
On October 1 and 2, Queens was lit. Until it wasn't. Over the weekend, the parking lot of the Citi Field Arena in Queens, New York, was transformed into an urban street festival with four impressive...
View ArticleThese Masks Will Cure Every Skin-Care Woe
We’re no strangers to masking trends. From sheet masks to bubble masks to magnetic masks, we’ve tried — and love — them all. But there's one formulation that's been around for some time now and hasn't...
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