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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

LGBT Friendly Travel

Discover 10 LGBT friendly places to travel—safe, inclusive destinations perfect for queer travelers seeking fun, culture, and community.

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Detroit Achievement Academy

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

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Wellness

Best Diet Trends of 2025

Discover the hottest diet trends of 2025, from Paleo and Keto to Vegan and Carnivore, and find the best plan for health, weight loss, and wellness.

The Current

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

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The Best Music Festivals in the US

Discover the best summer festivals in the US—from Coachella to Afropunk—with music, culture, and sustainability at the core.

Stepping Up

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

Detroit Achievement Academy

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

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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Meet tomorrow’s icons today – in print, digital, and beyond.

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The List That Matters

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

The Words that Seniors Need to Read

Boston sisters Saffron & Shreya Patel’s Letters Against Isolation sends 100K+ cards to fight senior loneliness during COVID. Join now!

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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.

African Fashion through Mehdi Sefioui’s Lens

Discover how Moroccan photographer Mehdi Sefrioui rose from the streets of Paris to global acclaim, blending African fashion and fine art photography with powerful visual storytelling.

The Words that Seniors Need to Read

Boston sisters Saffron & Shreya Patel’s Letters Against Isolation sends 100K+ cards to fight senior loneliness during COVID. Join now!

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.

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.

The Method

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

Culinary

Michelin Star Restaurant in San Francisco: The Vision of Chef Daniel Patterson

Learn about Chef Daniel Patterson’s Michelin star restaurant in San Francisco, and how he has pioneered California cuisine and thoughtful dining experiences.

Beauty

Is Your Sunscreen Eco-Friendly? Reef-Safe and Mineral Sunscreen Guide

Discover why eco-friendly sunscreen matters. Learn how reef-safe mineral sunscreen protects your skin, marine life, and the planet year-round.

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Elegance that disrupts the ordinary. Impact built to endure.

Summer ‘25 Style

Discover the top Summer 2025 style and fashion trends, from the return of barrel jeans and jelly shoes to soft silhouettes and bold Y2K-inspired looks.

Culture

Scott Galloway’s Notes on Being a Man: A Flawed Starting Point for

Scott Galloway’s Notes on Being a Man is a lackluster and outdated guide to masculinity, but it opens a conversation we drastically need to have.

Fashion

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.

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.

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.

Fashion

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.

Business

Best Books for Social Entrepreneurs

Discover the best books for social entrepreneurs—learn how to build impact-driven businesses, lead with purpose, and create lasting social change.

Whimsical, Inclusive Fashion with Up-and-Coming Designer Caity Briare

Discover how Caity Briare is redefining inclusive fashion with whimsical, upcycled designs that center creativity, accessibility, and self-expression.

Troo Inside

Inside the work. Inside the why.

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.

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.

Two boys showing handprints art inside bus.

Traveling Exhibitions

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

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.

Sculptures Made of Crochet, Ceramics, and Community

Queer Black sculptor Ramekon O’Arwisters blends crochet, ceramics, and community art to honor heritage and foster healing through creative expression.

Change Makers

How We Fight for Our Lives

Discover Saeed Jones’ journey as a Black queer writer, poet, and podcaster, inspiring change with memoirs, poetry, and Vibe Check conversations.

Trooth Be Told

The real. The raw. The reckoning.

Business

Championing Black-Owned Businesses

Discover how two innovative organizations are working to support Black-owned businesses through funding, mentorship, and long-term entrepreneurial growth.

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The Enduring Impact of the Texas Hill Country

A personal essay on the Texas Hill Country floods, reflecting on the loss at Camp Mystic and why summer camps mean so much to kids and communities.

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Political Punk Isn’t Dead—It’s Louder Than Ever

Discover how political punk rock became the rebellious soundtrack of protest, from its roots in 1970s New York and London to its influence on hip-hop, fashion, and modern activism.

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