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I started singing in a rock band in my 50s and learned it could boost my brain health | Virginia Muzik

Embracing new challenges can lead to personal growth and reclaiming one's identity, regardless of age.

Marie Arana: I am building a monument to Latinos and every book I publish is a brick'

Marie Arana's 'Latinoland' redefines Latino identity, dismantling stereotypes while emphasizing the community's potential and success.

Allowance

Authentic bodily expression fosters empowerment and community acceptance.

A new start after 60: I'd spent my life being ashamed of my hair now I see it as a forcefield

Tina Shingler's journey illustrates the complex relationship between identity and hair, marking her transition from oppression to empowerment.
Her experiences reveal societal pressures faced by those with marginalized identities, particularly regarding appearance and acceptance.

I started singing in a rock band in my 50s and learned it could boost my brain health | Virginia Muzik

Embracing new challenges can lead to personal growth and reclaiming one's identity, regardless of age.

Marie Arana: I am building a monument to Latinos and every book I publish is a brick'

Marie Arana's 'Latinoland' redefines Latino identity, dismantling stereotypes while emphasizing the community's potential and success.

Allowance

Authentic bodily expression fosters empowerment and community acceptance.

A new start after 60: I'd spent my life being ashamed of my hair now I see it as a forcefield

Tina Shingler's journey illustrates the complex relationship between identity and hair, marking her transition from oppression to empowerment.
Her experiences reveal societal pressures faced by those with marginalized identities, particularly regarding appearance and acceptance.
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#severance

Severance' Is Back. Here's a Season 1 Recap to Jog Your Memory.

'Severance' season 2 continues the psychological exploration of identity separation with increased urgency and unexpected plot developments.

Severance Asks Big Questions About Love and Death. Season 2 Has Answers

The finale of 'Severance' introduces a complex love triangle, blending themes of self-discovery and emotional turmoil.

The Interview': Ben Stiller Knows How Severance' Ends

Severance explores psychological identity through the contrasting lives of its employees, delving into the complexities of self-disconnection.

How 'Severance' shows the possibilities of cognitive neuroscience

The concept of sharply divided personal and work identities explored in Severance reflects real neurological phenomena related to split-brain patients.

Severance season two review this weird, wild show is impossibly mesmerising

Severance's second season surpasses the first, presenting deeper themes and intricate storytelling that explores identity and corporate ethics.

Everything You Need to Remember Before Watching Severance Season 2

Severance explores ethical issues surrounding corporate control over employees' identities and mental health through its sci-fi narrative.

Severance' Is Back. Here's a Season 1 Recap to Jog Your Memory.

'Severance' season 2 continues the psychological exploration of identity separation with increased urgency and unexpected plot developments.

Severance Asks Big Questions About Love and Death. Season 2 Has Answers

The finale of 'Severance' introduces a complex love triangle, blending themes of self-discovery and emotional turmoil.

The Interview': Ben Stiller Knows How Severance' Ends

Severance explores psychological identity through the contrasting lives of its employees, delving into the complexities of self-disconnection.

How 'Severance' shows the possibilities of cognitive neuroscience

The concept of sharply divided personal and work identities explored in Severance reflects real neurological phenomena related to split-brain patients.

Severance season two review this weird, wild show is impossibly mesmerising

Severance's second season surpasses the first, presenting deeper themes and intricate storytelling that explores identity and corporate ethics.

Everything You Need to Remember Before Watching Severance Season 2

Severance explores ethical issues surrounding corporate control over employees' identities and mental health through its sci-fi narrative.
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#rami-malek

Rami Malek opens up about romance with 'fascinating' non-binary star Emma Corrin

Rami Malek finds his partner Emma Corrin fascinating and embraces their quirky nature.

Rami Malek reveals he was arrested for liquor store robbery in racial profiling incident

Rami Malek shares personal experience of racial profiling by LAPD, highlighting systemic issues surrounding race and identity.

Rami Malek opens up about romance with 'fascinating' non-binary star Emma Corrin

Rami Malek finds his partner Emma Corrin fascinating and embraces their quirky nature.

Rami Malek reveals he was arrested for liquor store robbery in racial profiling incident

Rami Malek shares personal experience of racial profiling by LAPD, highlighting systemic issues surrounding race and identity.
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The Power of Queer Romance Set in Post-Nazi Life

The debut novel 'The Safekeep' explores a queer romance against the backdrop of historical themes, highlighting the complexity of visibility and identity.
#resilience

Book Review: Death of the Author,' by Nnedi Okorafor

Nnedi Okorafor redefines her identity with the term africanfuturism, emphasizing the importance of cultural roots.

Home is where your attempts to escape cease and at a bar in New York, I stopped running | Mona Eltahawy

The essence of home is more about the connections we build than the physical place we come from.

Artist As Witness Film Screenings and Artist Conversation

The 'Artist As Witness' event features filmmakers of color showcasing themes of resilience, identity, and often-overlooked histories.

Divorce: A Portal to Reclaiming My Authentic Self - Tiny Buddha

Divorce can lead to painful yet transformative personal growth and self-discovery.

Book Review: Death of the Author,' by Nnedi Okorafor

Nnedi Okorafor redefines her identity with the term africanfuturism, emphasizing the importance of cultural roots.

Home is where your attempts to escape cease and at a bar in New York, I stopped running | Mona Eltahawy

The essence of home is more about the connections we build than the physical place we come from.

Artist As Witness Film Screenings and Artist Conversation

The 'Artist As Witness' event features filmmakers of color showcasing themes of resilience, identity, and often-overlooked histories.

Divorce: A Portal to Reclaiming My Authentic Self - Tiny Buddha

Divorce can lead to painful yet transformative personal growth and self-discovery.
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I Still Don't Know Why I Said Yes

The article draws parallels between personal relationships and quantum entanglement, emphasizing how deep connections can form despite stark differences.
#home

Psychological Effects of Losing a Home After Fire

Losing a home in a fire deeply affects one's sense of self, requiring a reconstruction of identity and a new way to cope.

Tour Supermodel Paloma Elsesser's Brooklyn Town House

Home is a refuge for supermodel Paloma Elsesser amidst her busy travel schedule, filled with love and color.

Psychological Effects of Losing a Home After Fire

Losing a home in a fire deeply affects one's sense of self, requiring a reconstruction of identity and a new way to cope.

Tour Supermodel Paloma Elsesser's Brooklyn Town House

Home is a refuge for supermodel Paloma Elsesser amidst her busy travel schedule, filled with love and color.
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#art

Juxtapoz Magazine - Last Days to See "Maria Berrio: The End of Ritual" @ Victoria Miro, London

Artistic exploration of disquiet in populated spaces highlights contemporary issues of identity, agency, and survival, especially for women and children.

The Dutchwoman guiding the gallery of America's most famous faces

Portraiture is a composite of perspectives involving the subject, artist, patron, and audience, creating a layered representation of reality.

Is it sexual? Or violent?': 2024's best record sleeves in pictures

Rajni Perera's artwork emphasizes sacred female energy and explores themes of identity and balance.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Xie Lei "Mort heureuse" @ Semiose, Paris

Xie Lei's art blurs identity boundaries, inviting viewers into a realm of ambiguity and disidentification.

ROST (Growth) by Ilya Zakharin

Growth is a personal journey marked by challenges and self-discovery, expressed through Zakharin's photography.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Gabriela Ruiz: Valley Girl

Gabriela Ruiz's art reflects her journey of overcoming bullying through creative expression across various mediums.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Last Days to See "Maria Berrio: The End of Ritual" @ Victoria Miro, London

Artistic exploration of disquiet in populated spaces highlights contemporary issues of identity, agency, and survival, especially for women and children.

The Dutchwoman guiding the gallery of America's most famous faces

Portraiture is a composite of perspectives involving the subject, artist, patron, and audience, creating a layered representation of reality.

Is it sexual? Or violent?': 2024's best record sleeves in pictures

Rajni Perera's artwork emphasizes sacred female energy and explores themes of identity and balance.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Xie Lei "Mort heureuse" @ Semiose, Paris

Xie Lei's art blurs identity boundaries, inviting viewers into a realm of ambiguity and disidentification.

ROST (Growth) by Ilya Zakharin

Growth is a personal journey marked by challenges and self-discovery, expressed through Zakharin's photography.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Gabriela Ruiz: Valley Girl

Gabriela Ruiz's art reflects her journey of overcoming bullying through creative expression across various mediums.
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Syrians in Turkey Agonize Over a Return Home

Rami Sawas rushed to Aleppo after its liberation, motivated by nostalgia and urgency, aware of his precarious status as a temporary resident in Turkey.
#fiction

Amber Later's 'Special Moss' mines the slippages of poetry and prose

Amber Later's 'Special Moss' uniquely explores fragmented identities and realities through richly surreal narratives.

Top of Your Stack 1.16.25 - San Francisco Bay Times

The interplay of adolescence and chaos in urban settings shapes a young actor's identity amid turmoil and excess.

Amber Later's 'Special Moss' mines the slippages of poetry and prose

Amber Later's 'Special Moss' uniquely explores fragmented identities and realities through richly surreal narratives.

Top of Your Stack 1.16.25 - San Francisco Bay Times

The interplay of adolescence and chaos in urban settings shapes a young actor's identity amid turmoil and excess.
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#grief

After Dad died I dressed like an extra from The Matrix. Now I'm blooming again like the flowers on my psychedelic new vest | Nick Buckley

Identity can be deeply affected by trauma and loss, altering one's self-perception and relationship with the world.

Good Girl by Aria Aber review coming of age in Berlin

Nila's story encapsulates the struggles of identity and belonging for a young Afghan woman in a foreign land.

Water by John Boyne audiobook review confronting grief and betrayal

The novella "Water" by John Boyne explores themes of grief, betrayal, and the quest for self-identity through the character Willow's difficult past.

After Dad died I dressed like an extra from The Matrix. Now I'm blooming again like the flowers on my psychedelic new vest | Nick Buckley

Identity can be deeply affected by trauma and loss, altering one's self-perception and relationship with the world.

Good Girl by Aria Aber review coming of age in Berlin

Nila's story encapsulates the struggles of identity and belonging for a young Afghan woman in a foreign land.

Water by John Boyne audiobook review confronting grief and betrayal

The novella "Water" by John Boyne explores themes of grief, betrayal, and the quest for self-identity through the character Willow's difficult past.
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#politics

Opinion | O Canada, Come Join Us

The idea of Canada joining the U.S. is seen as an opportunity, not a threat, despite low Canadian support.
Canadian identity has historically opposed American identity, with various shifts in political stances over time.

How I learned to love people I disagree with (by dressing up as my mother) | Amrou Al-Kadhi

The author reflects on how past combative attitudes in political discourse were linked to personal trauma and the need for self-assertion.

Opinion | O Canada, Come Join Us

The idea of Canada joining the U.S. is seen as an opportunity, not a threat, despite low Canadian support.
Canadian identity has historically opposed American identity, with various shifts in political stances over time.

How I learned to love people I disagree with (by dressing up as my mother) | Amrou Al-Kadhi

The author reflects on how past combative attitudes in political discourse were linked to personal trauma and the need for self-assertion.
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Video Premiere: HVOB - What They Gave Me - KALTBLUT Magazine

HVOB's music video for 'What They Gave Me' explores the themes of confinement and societal pressures related to identity in the digital age.
#personal-experience

I Look White To Many. I'm Black. This Is What White People Say To Me.

Experiencing racism while being perceived as white reveals deep societal prejudices.
Openly expressed racism occurs under the assumption of shared identity.
The struggle of identity reveals complex layers of societal racism.

A Sense of Belonging, Shaped by Fire

The author reconciles their Northern Californian identity with the reality of living in Los Angeles after a recent natural disaster experience.

I Look White To Many. I'm Black. This Is What White People Say To Me.

Experiencing racism while being perceived as white reveals deep societal prejudices.
Openly expressed racism occurs under the assumption of shared identity.
The struggle of identity reveals complex layers of societal racism.

A Sense of Belonging, Shaped by Fire

The author reconciles their Northern Californian identity with the reality of living in Los Angeles after a recent natural disaster experience.
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Perfume Genius: "It's a Mirror"

Mike Hadreas, as Perfume Genius, explores themes of masculinity and identity, showcasing a confident new direction in his music and imagery.
#film-analysis

Pedro Almodovar's New Film Tests the Limits of Friendship

Bergman's Persona explores intense identity merging, while Almodóvar's The Room Next Door presents a more subdued emotional reunion between two friends.

'Eat the Night' Review: Moody French Crime Thriller Evokes 'I Saw the TV Glow' for Queer Gamers

The film "Eat the Night" critiques contemporary identity through a poignant story set in a dying virtual world.

Pedro Almodovar's New Film Tests the Limits of Friendship

Bergman's Persona explores intense identity merging, while Almodóvar's The Room Next Door presents a more subdued emotional reunion between two friends.

'Eat the Night' Review: Moody French Crime Thriller Evokes 'I Saw the TV Glow' for Queer Gamers

The film "Eat the Night" critiques contemporary identity through a poignant story set in a dying virtual world.
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#cultural-exploration

A New Kind of Immigrant Novel

Aria Aber's novel challenges traditional immigrant narratives by offering a vibrant and refreshing perspective on identity and belonging.

Is it too early to say this genre-bender is one of my favorite books of 2025?

Nnedi Okorafor's 'Death of the Author' presents Zelu's transformative journey through identity, fame, and the power of storytelling in a complex societal landscape.

A New Kind of Immigrant Novel

Aria Aber's novel challenges traditional immigrant narratives by offering a vibrant and refreshing perspective on identity and belonging.

Is it too early to say this genre-bender is one of my favorite books of 2025?

Nnedi Okorafor's 'Death of the Author' presents Zelu's transformative journey through identity, fame, and the power of storytelling in a complex societal landscape.
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#community

Caleb Femi's 'The Wickedest' journeys through one night at London's longest-running house party

Shoobs are vibrant community gatherings that celebrate identity, music, and connection through shared experiences and cultural expressions.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Library Street Collective Kicks Off 2025 with "Sacred Masses" Group Show

The exhibition 'Sacred Masses' explores identity and belonging through contemporary art, addressing themes of spirituality and empowerment amidst adversity.

A brimming biscuit tin and a warm welcome this is how an Englishman found his home in Wales | Will Hayward

The Llynfi valley community offers warmth and connectivity, challenging stereotypes attached to the area.

Earth911 Podcast: Our 500th Episode with Bad Naturalist Paula Whyman

Paula's journey illustrates the connection between personal identity and the landscapes we occupy.

Caleb Femi's 'The Wickedest' journeys through one night at London's longest-running house party

Shoobs are vibrant community gatherings that celebrate identity, music, and connection through shared experiences and cultural expressions.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Library Street Collective Kicks Off 2025 with "Sacred Masses" Group Show

The exhibition 'Sacred Masses' explores identity and belonging through contemporary art, addressing themes of spirituality and empowerment amidst adversity.

A brimming biscuit tin and a warm welcome this is how an Englishman found his home in Wales | Will Hayward

The Llynfi valley community offers warmth and connectivity, challenging stereotypes attached to the area.

Earth911 Podcast: Our 500th Episode with Bad Naturalist Paula Whyman

Paula's journey illustrates the connection between personal identity and the landscapes we occupy.
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#fashion

What's in a name? The terrific, trashy rise of personalised fashion

Personalization is now accessible and popular, allowing everyone to express their identity through custom items.

Doctored

Mohammed Waalid's editorial 'Doctored' challenges perceptions of identity and beauty, exploring the interplay between artifice and reality.

What's in a name? The terrific, trashy rise of personalised fashion

Personalization is now accessible and popular, allowing everyone to express their identity through custom items.

Doctored

Mohammed Waalid's editorial 'Doctored' challenges perceptions of identity and beauty, exploring the interplay between artifice and reality.
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#drama

Eight Perfect Episodes of TV

'The Panic in Central Park' from Girls showcases a compelling narrative that encapsulates the transition from youthful fantasy to sobering reality.

Where is 'Playing Nice' filmed? A guide to the new ITV drama's picturesque locations

The drama explores the profound emotional complexities of parenting and identity through a shocking revelation.

How Everyone on Younger Discovered Liza's Secret

Liza Miller's secret identity is revealed in a major twist, significantly altering the show's premise and character dynamics after six seasons.

Eight Perfect Episodes of TV

'The Panic in Central Park' from Girls showcases a compelling narrative that encapsulates the transition from youthful fantasy to sobering reality.

Where is 'Playing Nice' filmed? A guide to the new ITV drama's picturesque locations

The drama explores the profound emotional complexities of parenting and identity through a shocking revelation.

How Everyone on Younger Discovered Liza's Secret

Liza Miller's secret identity is revealed in a major twist, significantly altering the show's premise and character dynamics after six seasons.
moredrama

Become the Author of Yourself

We can reclaim power and responsibility to author our own lives rather than being defined solely by external authority.
#cultural-heritage

Vanishing Voices: The Fight for Cultural Preservation

Conflict and neglect are erasing cultural heritage, impacting identity and history, necessitating urgent preservation efforts.

Strasbourg, Ankara, Madrid: none felt like home, but in books I discovered my people | Elif Shafak

Home transcends physical locations, reflecting personal identity and cultural heritage.

Elder from Whitefish River First Nation hoping for return of stolen regalia | CBC News

The theft of Tim McGregor's regalia significantly impacted his spiritual and cultural identity, showcasing the deep personal connection to such items.

We moved our family to Costa Rica. We really tried to make it work but returned to Oregon after 3 months.

Celebrating a child's heritage can be done within the community without drastic life changes, as learned through personal experience.

Vanishing Voices: The Fight for Cultural Preservation

Conflict and neglect are erasing cultural heritage, impacting identity and history, necessitating urgent preservation efforts.

Strasbourg, Ankara, Madrid: none felt like home, but in books I discovered my people | Elif Shafak

Home transcends physical locations, reflecting personal identity and cultural heritage.

Elder from Whitefish River First Nation hoping for return of stolen regalia | CBC News

The theft of Tim McGregor's regalia significantly impacted his spiritual and cultural identity, showcasing the deep personal connection to such items.

We moved our family to Costa Rica. We really tried to make it work but returned to Oregon after 3 months.

Celebrating a child's heritage can be done within the community without drastic life changes, as learned through personal experience.
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Behind the Mask: Why Do People Catfish?

Online anonymity allows for identity experimentation, attracting some to create false personas.
Catfishing is often motivated by loneliness and attachment anxiety.
People may catfish to escape their real-life insecurities.

Fear and Loathing in Berlin

Nila Haddadi, a rebellious Afghan refugee's daughter in Berlin, struggles with identity, self-loathing, and a longing for acceptance amidst societal pressures.
#photography

Photograph Revives Ukraine-Russia Culture War

The photograph highlights the modern Ukrainian identity struggle amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia, contrasting past heroic depictions with present-day realities.

Henry Roy's Photographs Capture the Poetry of Travel

Henry Roy's 'Impossible Island' reflects on exile and the search for lost origins through evocative photography.
The book captures the essence of a life marked by transience and creative exploration.

Photograph Revives Ukraine-Russia Culture War

The photograph highlights the modern Ukrainian identity struggle amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia, contrasting past heroic depictions with present-day realities.

Henry Roy's Photographs Capture the Poetry of Travel

Henry Roy's 'Impossible Island' reflects on exile and the search for lost origins through evocative photography.
The book captures the essence of a life marked by transience and creative exploration.
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#personal-reflection

Alive in the Merciful Country by AL Kennedy review peace of mind meets a monster from the past

The pandemic lockdown's pressure reveals deep personal and political struggles for individuals like Anna McCormick.

We need to liberate sex from shame and fear

The author embraces a fearless and shame-free enjoyment of sex despite past challenges and societal judgments.

Alive in the Merciful Country by AL Kennedy review peace of mind meets a monster from the past

The pandemic lockdown's pressure reveals deep personal and political struggles for individuals like Anna McCormick.

We need to liberate sex from shame and fear

The author embraces a fearless and shame-free enjoyment of sex despite past challenges and societal judgments.
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#personal-story

My wife and I couldn't decide whose last name to adopt, so we created a new one that has a deeper meaning for us

The author chose to create a new last name with their wife, symbolizing their identity and love amidst their journey as a couple.

After 50 years of growing his hair, N.Y. man said it's time - to celebrate

Andy Chertow has grown his hair into 10-foot long dreadlocks for 50 years, celebrating individuality and self-expression.

My wife and I couldn't decide whose last name to adopt, so we created a new one that has a deeper meaning for us

The author chose to create a new last name with their wife, symbolizing their identity and love amidst their journey as a couple.

After 50 years of growing his hair, N.Y. man said it's time - to celebrate

Andy Chertow has grown his hair into 10-foot long dreadlocks for 50 years, celebrating individuality and self-expression.
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#motherhood

The Problem With The Title 'Stay-at-Home Mom'

The struggle of defining oneself after a career break to raise children highlights societal pressures on personal identity and worth.

I thought I could be a cool mum' just strap my baby to me and keep living life as usual. I was so wrong | Tara Kenny

Motherhood can coexist with a sense of coolness; societal perceptions about being a mum can be challenged.

The Problem With The Title 'Stay-at-Home Mom'

The struggle of defining oneself after a career break to raise children highlights societal pressures on personal identity and worth.

I thought I could be a cool mum' just strap my baby to me and keep living life as usual. I was so wrong | Tara Kenny

Motherhood can coexist with a sense of coolness; societal perceptions about being a mum can be challenged.
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#personal-growth

Women Who Travel Podcast: Harper Steele on Navigating America in 'Will & Harper'

The documentary 'Will & Harper' explores the evolution of friendship amidst personal transformation and acceptance.

I'm in my mid-30s and suddenly worth $5 million from an windfall inheritance - what's my next move?

Retiring early complicates personal identity, making the question 'What do you do?' less about job titles and more about personal pursuits.

Zendaya Is Trying To Figure Out Her Hobbies

Zendaya is navigating her identity outside of her acting career, exploring personal interests and rediscovering herself.

Women Who Travel Podcast: Harper Steele on Navigating America in 'Will & Harper'

The documentary 'Will & Harper' explores the evolution of friendship amidst personal transformation and acceptance.

I'm in my mid-30s and suddenly worth $5 million from an windfall inheritance - what's my next move?

Retiring early complicates personal identity, making the question 'What do you do?' less about job titles and more about personal pursuits.

Zendaya Is Trying To Figure Out Her Hobbies

Zendaya is navigating her identity outside of her acting career, exploring personal interests and rediscovering herself.
morepersonal-growth

'We deserved a better time on this earth': New York's Palo Gallery showcases Palestinian photography

The exhibition 'Longing: In Between Homelands' showcases young Palestinian photographers, highlighting themes of home and identity amidst the ongoing Gaza humanitarian crisis.

2024's best movies were about waking up and becoming the person you want to be

Fiction in 2024 emphasizes self-improvement through internal decisions rather than dramatic conflicts, encouraging viewers to actively shape their lives.

I married an American and moved to the US 12 years ago. I'm happy now, but I didn't realize how tough the transition would be.

Navigating cultural differences and the emotional burden of distance from family are significant challenges for expats.

The chaos and control of George Condo: A master of madness and meaning | amNewYork

George Condo's art uniquely represents the chaos of modern existence while exploring the complexities of identity and human emotion.
#queerness

Disappoint Me by Nicola Dinan review a fresh take on modern love

The novel explores contemporary millennial relationships through the lens of meals, identity, and the challenges of modern dating.

Salma in Japan #1 - Tokyo - KALTBLUT Magazine

The series 'Salma in Japan' highlights cultural fusion through music and dance, showcasing the blend of Arab and Japanese identities.

Disappoint Me by Nicola Dinan review a fresh take on modern love

The novel explores contemporary millennial relationships through the lens of meals, identity, and the challenges of modern dating.

Salma in Japan #1 - Tokyo - KALTBLUT Magazine

The series 'Salma in Japan' highlights cultural fusion through music and dance, showcasing the blend of Arab and Japanese identities.
morequeerness
#animation

Nimona or not?

Nimona uses its engaging characters and visuals to address themes of prejudice, identity, and the importance of understanding individual stories.
The film emphasizes that one should not judge others based on outward appearances or assumptions.

The Love Me Trailer Teases a Buoy-Meets-World Story

The film explores humanity's digital footprint through a unique post-apocalyptic love story.
A smart buoy and a satellite learn about love and self-identity in a deserted world.

Nimona or not?

Nimona uses its engaging characters and visuals to address themes of prejudice, identity, and the importance of understanding individual stories.
The film emphasizes that one should not judge others based on outward appearances or assumptions.

The Love Me Trailer Teases a Buoy-Meets-World Story

The film explores humanity's digital footprint through a unique post-apocalyptic love story.
A smart buoy and a satellite learn about love and self-identity in a deserted world.
moreanimation

My adult kids don't view work the same way that I do - why that's a good thing

The author learned the importance of work from a young age, shaped by their family's immigrant experience.

The Workaholic's Quest for Perfection

Workaholism is marked by an obsessive focus on work, often causing anxiety and a struggle to disconnect from professional identity.
#documentary

Harper Steele of Will and Harper' and Her Matriarchal Jewelry

Harper Steele's Will Ferrell diamonds symbolize her journey as a trans woman and her embrace of femininity.

What happened between Natalia Grace and the Mans family? After the 'Natalia Speaks' cliffhanger, she's no longer living with them

Natalia Grace, accused of being an adult posing as a child, struggles for her truth amidst a contentious legal and personal history.

Harper Steele of Will and Harper' and Her Matriarchal Jewelry

Harper Steele's Will Ferrell diamonds symbolize her journey as a trans woman and her embrace of femininity.

What happened between Natalia Grace and the Mans family? After the 'Natalia Speaks' cliffhanger, she's no longer living with them

Natalia Grace, accused of being an adult posing as a child, struggles for her truth amidst a contentious legal and personal history.
moredocumentary

How a journey to Bali to reconnect with my father helped me to rediscover my heritage and my happiness

Jessica Rach reflects on her emotional journey to reconnect with her Balinese heritage and family identity during a visit to Ubud.

Exclusive | Playwright shares her childhood story growing up the only Native American in an Italian Brooklyn nabe

Murielle Borst Tarrant's experiences as the only Native American in her Brooklyn neighborhood inspired her one-woman show 'Tipi Tales from the Stoop.'
from Creative Bloq
2 weeks ago

10 brands that really need to rebrand in 2025

Iconic brands must evolve to maintain relevance, or risk becoming obsolete.

Do passports make us free? DW 01/03/2025

Brexit changed the identity of UK citizens, as they lost the freedom to travel freely in Europe without a visa.
#cultural-shifts

2025 Predictions: social media is OUT & food politics are IN

Social media's significance is evolving, but usage will continue.
Food choices will reflect political identities more prominently.

The Controversy Over Baby Names

The rise of the name Muhammad as a top baby name signifies changing demographics and cultural tensions in England and Wales.

2025 Predictions: social media is OUT & food politics are IN

Social media's significance is evolving, but usage will continue.
Food choices will reflect political identities more prominently.

The Controversy Over Baby Names

The rise of the name Muhammad as a top baby name signifies changing demographics and cultural tensions in England and Wales.
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from Harvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

Natural Black hair, and why it matters - Harvard Gazette

Nicole Dezrea Jenkins researches the cultural significance of natural hair among Black women globally, highlighting identity and discrimination issues.

The Substance' Scene Analysis: A Battle of Gazes in Elisabeth vs. Sue

The Substance explores the internal conflict of a woman grappling with aging and identity through a horror-comedy lens.
from AnOther
2 weeks ago

Best Books of 2025: 11 Releases to Add to Your Reading List

2025 promises a diverse selection of literature tackling themes like identity, relationships, disability, and class conflict.

Interpretation of signs - High Country News

The desert serves as a space for introspection and clarity, highlighting profound questions about identity and connection.
from www.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Surviving 2024 in Gaza

The author reflects on their experiences of survival during genocide, which shaped their perspective on home and personal resilience.

Oddity review deft Irish horror gets great value from ventriloquist's dummy

The film effectively combines supernatural horror with detective elements, creating a tense atmosphere and exploring themes of identity and malevolence.

Revisited: From child refugee to Guardian reporter: one journalist's extraordinary story podcast

Aamna Mohdin's experience as a reporter in Calais forced her to confront her own childhood as a refugee in Kenya.

Culture that impacted our sense of the West - High Country News

Cultural experiences profoundly shape and expand our understanding of place and identity.

Chappell Roan opens up on growing up religious and queer

Chappell Roan discusses the impact of her religious upbringing on her identity and sexuality, advocating for open conversations in conservative communities.
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