representation
Why Honest Black Storytelling Matters
No matter how difficult the subject, accurate depictions of Black activism are important.
By Jameelah Nasheed
The 2020 Election Was Not a Victory for Women
Inauguration Day left me heartbroken.
By Naava Ellenberg
Sadie Alexander Was a Trailblazing Economist and Activist
Happy birthday, Sadie!
By Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman
Youth Activists Upended Politics in This Blue State in 2020
“All of us who ran are just regular people who want to do good things.”
By Mara Dolan
Obama’s Presidency Pushed Me Left — Let Biden’s Do the Same
The problems are deeper than one party or president.
By Kandist Mallett
The Bachelorette Is Finally Starting to Reflect Reality — But Is It Too Late?
Contestants are talking about Black Lives Matter, eating disorders, and mental health, but some think it's for all the wrong reasons.
By Michelle Konstantinovsky
Storm Reid and Ashleigh Murray Set to Star in "School Girls" Virtual Event
The former off-Broadway production will star Ashleigh Murray, Storm Reid, Lovie Simone, and more.
By Teen Vogue
The Shallow Diversity of Joe Biden’s Appointments
Superficial representation isn’t enough.
By Lily Herman
"Saved by the Bell" Reboot Was a "Gift" to Josie Totah
"So much of the trans representation in [media] has to do with struggle."
By Kaitlyn McNabPhotography by Amy Harrity
Why It Matters That This Economist Is on Biden’s Transition Team
As a young Black economist, Lisa D. Cook is everything I hope to become.
By Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman
What We Can Do About the ‘Wildly Undemocratic’ Electoral College
What if the candidate with the most votes simply won the presidency!?
By Isobel van Hagen
Beauty Brands Are Already Diminishing Representation Efforts
Representation ≠ clout.
By Asia Milia Ware
Ilhan Omar on Congress, the Squad, and Being a First
“It's fascinating to see so many people triggered by your presence.”
By Teen Vogue Staff
Odley Jean on Playing Grand Army's Most "Empowered" Character
“Dom really didn't want her story to be a sob story."
By Ella Cerón
If You’re Debating Cleopatra’s Race, You’re Missing the Point
Hollywood has been white-washing ancient civilization for decades.
By Fareeha Molvi
Latinx History Has Always Been Linked to Spooky Culture
Indigenous understandings of death are linked with the shared trauma of colonialism.
By Angie Jaime
Normani Is Charting New Territory — Rooted In Relatability
"I’m never going to get my first album back.”
By Tre’vell AndersonPhotography by Micaiah Carter
Niles Fitch on What It Means to Be Disney's First Live Action Black Prince
"When I think about my experiences, the first time I was really able to see that was Black Panther."
By Kara K. Nesvig
The CW Actresses Asking for More, And Getting It
After speaking out this summer, these four screen stars talk about true visibility.
By Starrene Rocque