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Prickly Pear of Leather Shoes

Discover how Desserto’s innovative cactus leather offers a sustainable, breathable alternative to animal leather. Perfect for vegan leather clothes, shoes, and accessories.

Sports

Why women are winning ultramarathons

Women are winning ultramarathons, breaking records, and outlasting men in extreme endurance races worldwide. Explore why and how they do it.

Travel

Peru’s Sacred Valley

Discover how Awamaki empowers women artisans in the Sacred Valley in Peru through sustainable tourism, weaving traditions, and community-led development.

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Culinary

Uncovering the History of Soul Food

Explore the rich history of soul food, tracing its African roots, evolution in the American South, and cultural impact worldwide.

Turning Shame into Accessories: Hipo Jewelry’s Cellulite-Inspired Silver

Hipo Jewelry transforms women’s body textures into silver art. Aistė Ryvers celebrates cellulite and vulnerability through empowering, wearable pieces.

Sabrina Hersi Issa, founder of Be Bold Media

Change Makers

Human Rights Technologist

Meet Sabrina Hersi Issa of Be Bold Media: Harnessing tech for human rights, empowering Black women via Bold Prize, and tackling bias in algorithms for equity.

Prickly Pear of Leather Shoes

Discover how Desserto’s innovative cactus leather offers a sustainable, breathable alternative to animal leather. Perfect for vegan leather clothes, shoes, and accessories.

Culinary

Uncovering the History of Soul Food

Explore the rich history of soul food, tracing its African roots, evolution in the American South, and cultural impact worldwide.

Travel

Peru’s Sacred Valley

Discover how Awamaki empowers women artisans in the Sacred Valley in Peru through sustainable tourism, weaving traditions, and community-led development.

Sports

Why women are winning ultramarathons

Women are winning ultramarathons, breaking records, and outlasting men in extreme endurance races worldwide. Explore why and how they do it.

Change Makers

Human Rights Technologist

Meet Sabrina Hersi Issa of Be Bold Media: Harnessing tech for human rights, empowering Black women via Bold Prize, and tackling bias in algorithms for equity.

Turning Shame into Accessories: Hipo Jewelry’s Cellulite-Inspired Silver

Hipo Jewelry transforms women’s body textures into silver art. Aistė Ryvers celebrates cellulite and vulnerability through empowering, wearable pieces.

Where the overlooked become unforgettable – rewriting the rules of recognition.

10 Artists Turning Trash into Treasure

Meet 10 artists turning recycled trash into stunning art, transforming waste into powerful statements on beauty, value, and environmental impact.

Maasai tire sandals East African resilience

The Ten Thousand Milers: How Masai Tire Sandals Became an Icon of East African Resilience

Discover the history and culture of Masai tire sandals, from rugged survival footwear to global fashion inspired by Maasai tradition.

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Community

Detroit Achievement Academy

Detroit Achievement Academy empowers students to become engaged citizens through innovative learning that emphasizes community impact and real-world problem-solving.

The Current

Where the overlooked become unforgettable – rewriting the rules of recognition.

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Wellness

Reclaiming Balance: Wellness Influencers to Watch in 2025

Discover top wellness influencers of 2025, including Lalah Delia, Massy Arias, and Kevin Curry, who are redefining holistic health, mindfulness, and balance.

10 Artists Turning Trash into Treasure

Meet 10 artists turning recycled trash into stunning art, transforming waste into powerful statements on beauty, value, and environmental impact.

Community

Stepping Up

Discover how small businesses are driving community resilience initiatives during the LA fires, turning crisis into hope and support for all.

issue spotlight

Where the Culture Shifts — One Cover at a Time

Amber Ruffin
graces the cover of The Womb Issue, a powerful exploration of how we create, nurture, protect, and reimagine life through care, community, joy, and courage.

The Womb Issue ‘26 | Summer, Edition 27

Amber Ruffin
graces the cover of The Womb Issue, a powerful exploration of how we create, nurture, protect, and reimagine life through care, community, joy, and courage.

The Womb Issue ‘26 | Summer, Edition 27

Daemon Priestly
Memory in Monochrome Inside our Art Issue Daemon Priestly turns Belfast’s tension into beauty plus textile rebirth, architectural history, and sacred craft.

The Special Art Issue '23

Daemon Priestly
Memory in Monochrome Inside our Art
Issue Daemon Priestly turns Belfast’s
tension into beauty plus textile rebirth,
architectural history, and sacred craft.

The Special Art Issue '23

Amber Ruffin
graces the cover of The Womb Issue, a powerful exploration of how we create, nurture, protect, and reimagine life through care, community, joy, and courage.

The Womb Issue ‘26 | Summer, Edition 27

Amber Ruffin
graces the cover of The Womb Issue, a powerful exploration of how we create, nurture, protect, and reimagine life through care, community, joy, and courage.

The Womb Issue ‘26 | Summer, Edition 27

Emily Sue Payne
leads a family atelier where dark romantic design meets authenticity, resilience, and creative renewal across generations.

The Fashion Issue ’25 | Winter, Edition 26

Emily Sue Payne
leads a family atelier where dark romantic design meets authenticity, resilience, and creative renewal across generations.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit Issue – Autumn '24

Amber Ruffin
graces the cover of The Womb Issue, a powerful exploration of how we create, nurture, protect, and reimagine life through care, community, joy, and courage.

The Womb Issue ‘26 | Summer, Edition 27

Amber Ruffin
graces the cover of The Womb Issue, a powerful exploration of how we create, nurture, protect, and reimagine life through care, community, joy, and courage.

The Womb Issue ‘26 | Summer, Edition 27

Hannah Valencia
Beaumont of Beaumont Organic champions slow style and ethical elegance, proving true luxury is craft, transparency, and care.

The Fashion Issue ’25 | Winter, Edition 26

Hannah Valencia
Beaumont of Beaumont Organic champions slow style and ethical elegance, proving true luxury is craft, transparency, and care.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit Issue – Autumn '24

Mohau Modisakeng
The Unseen Archive Mohau Modisakeng graces our historic Black History Issue—his portraits echo diasporic memory, spiritual depth, and the art of cultural resistance.

The Black History Issue '23

Mohau Modisakeng
The Unseen Archive Mohau Modisakeng
graces our historic Black History Issue—his
portraits echo diasporic memory, spiritual
depth, and the art of cultural resistance.

The Black History Issue '23

Hannah Valencia
Beaumont of Beaumont Organic champions slow style and ethical elegance, proving true luxury is craft, transparency, and care.

The Fashion Issue ’25 | Winter, Edition 26

Hannah Valencia
Beaumont of Beaumont Organic champions slow style and ethical elegance, proving true luxury is craft, transparency, and care.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit Issue – Autumn '24

Vanessa Simmons
Wellness Reimagined On our second cover, Vanessa Simmons redefines purpose and balance plus: MYRetreat’s chocolate ritual and U4IA’s wellness philosophy.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit Issue – Autumn '24

Vanessa Simmons
Wellness Reimagined On our second cover,
Vanessa Simmons redefines purpose and
balance plus: MYRetreat’s chocolate ritual
and U4IA’s wellness philosophy.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit Issue – Autumn '24

Build Like a Woman

Where the overlooked become unforgettable – rewriting the rules of recognition.

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The Magazine Reinvented – Visually Immersive – Sustainable in Print – Globally Impactful

Diverse group of happy, expressive people portraits.

Wellness

12 Unique Self-Care Ideas

Explore unique self-care ideas that go beyond the usual routines—refresh your mind, body, and spirit with creative ways to relax, reflect, and recharge.

Lifestyle

No More Doomscrolling

Learn how to break free from doomscrolling with mindful media habits and discover inclusive media platforms like TrooRa that uplift and inspire.

Home Design

Inclusive LGBTQ+ Social Club

The Academy San Francisco is an LGBTQ+ social club fostering inclusion, diversity, and authentic connection in a stylish, welcoming community space.

Home Design

Inclusive LGBTQ+ Social Club

The Academy San Francisco is an LGBTQ+ social club fostering inclusion, diversity, and authentic connection in a stylish, welcoming community space.

Lifestyle

TrooFaves: Eight Black-Owned Brands to Support

Discover eight inspiring Black-owned brands making waves in fashion, beauty, food, and more, showcasing innovation, culture, and entrepreneurial excellence.

Pacific Northwest Gothic

Pacific Northwest Gothic author Marcus James explores queer identity, grief, and haunted local history through dark, lyrical horror rooted in personal truth.

The Method

Tools, practices, and blueprints for building a bold life and business.

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Health & Fitness

Side Effects of Ozempic: Everything You Need to Know

A complete guide to the side effects of ozempic, so you can be informed about the weight loss drug.

Wellness

Harnessing The Positive Effects of Social Media For Mental Health

Discover the positive effects of social media for mental health and learn how to use it consciously to boost well-being and connection.

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Elegance that disrupts the ordinary. Impact built to endure.

The Black Fashion Designer Behind Beyoncé’s Favorite Looks

Sammy B. Designs by Samantha Black blends bold colors and funky prints. Discover how this Black fashion designer is making waves in the industry.

Discover how Coperni is redefining fashion with its Fall-Winter 2021 collection. The Coperni fashion show featured electric cars, nocturnal themes, and bold silhouettes in a cinematic Paris runway event.

Gender-Neutral Fashion with Nigerian Roots

Bornstar by Adedamola Adebayo blends Nigerian heritage with gender-neutral fashion, creating sustainable, stylish pieces for all ages and identities.

Whims Of Love

Explore Whims of Love by photographer Clarke Drahce in TrooRa’s Winter Fashion Issue 2021—where fashion, sensuality, and art meet in a striking, cinematographic photoshoot.

Home Design

Interiors With No Expiration Date

Discover how Corey Damen Jenkins, a leading Black interior designer, fuses classic style with bold, modern flair—proving timeless design has no expiration date.

From Track to Tarmac

Discover why Wolf & Shepherd shoes are leading the way in comfortable dress shoes for men, blending sneaker-like comfort with timeless professional style.

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Travel

Top 10 US hotels for Better Sleep

Can’t sleep in hotels? We’ve got the solution, a curated list of ten hotels for better sleep, with the perfect rooms, beds, and environments to doze off in no time.

Phluid Project’s Gender-Neutral Fashion

Discover how the Phluid Project is transforming fashion with gender-neutral clothing, inclusive design, and a mission to build a more accepting future for all.

Troo Inside

Inside the work. Inside the why.

Jesse Owens arrived on the Olympic stage in Berlin

Sports

Athlete Activism

Discover the powerful stories of Black athletes whose activism broke barriers in sports, fought injustice, and inspired movements beyond the field.

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Traveling Exhibitions

Explore how mobile art galleries are transforming public spaces, making art accessible, immersive, and inclusive across communities in 2025 and beyond.

Expressive digital painting of a woman's face.

AI vs Artists

As AI image generators grow in popularity, artists are speaking out against the theft of their work. Explore the battle of AI vs Artists, and how creators are fighting back.

Noted

On the Record. Unfiltered Voices from the Frontlines of Culture.

Regina Lawless

From Corporate Climb to Empowerment. Regina Lawless on Redefining Success...

Melissa Mueller Douglas

Savoring Mindfulness: The Sweet Path to Wellness with MYRetreat

Dameon Priestly

a storyteller who defies the constraints of time. Through the strokes of his brush

Coach Tony Green

Roots of Empowerment: Tony Green and his Advocacy for the Continuation of African American Studies...

Manoj Dias

Compassionate Living a Path to a Better World with Manoj Dias...

Vanessa Simmons

Seasons of Renewal: Vanessa Simmons on Fashion, Wellness, and Empowerment...

Undivided

Our attention. Our space. Our spotlight—given fully.

Change Makers

Jenn White: The Radio Presenter Asking America “What It Wants to Be”

Discover Jenn White’s journey, her impact in media, and how she amplifies diverse voices through thoughtful storytelling and engaging journalism.

Culinary

Chef Lazarus Lynch’s World of Food, Fashion, Art, and Social Impact

Explore Lazarus Lynch’s unique journey through food, identity, and creativity as he champions Black-owned restaurants in New York and redefines soul cuisine.

Trooth Be Told

The real. The raw. The reckoning.

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Community

Gentrification is Whitefication: Paris Forces Its Afro Hair Salons to

Paris forces Afro hair salons to shut early while nearby bars thrive—exposing gentrification’s racial bias and cultural erasure.

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