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Artist, Texan, and former undocumented immigrant Manuela Gonzalez calls her journey one of “literally just trying to exist.” Here, she shares her migration story and opens up about anxieties regarding productivity and survival.
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Instead of buying a last-minute item from your grocery store’s holiday section, gift your loved ones a thoughtful experience. Here are 10 ideas to get you started.
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Brought into existence by the artist Bird Milk in early 2017, the figure and its creator’s unquestionable rise to recognition over the last couple of years has served as a significant contribution to Chicago’s art scene
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Tanya Lozano works to defend and strengthen the underserved communities of Chicago. Through the creation of a fitness studio in her family’s church, Tanya has established a sanctuary that grew to offer much more than just $5 fitness classes.
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For many, a zero waste lifestyle sounds nearly impossible to achieve. Ashley Merz, founder of Source Zero in San Jose, is changing that narrative by selling sustainable, long-lasting products that can bring people closer to zero-waste living.
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With just a handful of releases to date, this 20-year old designer’s creations are already being picked up by boutiques and recognized in streetwear events. Find out what makes Henry Yenter, founder of Ambrose Chicago, unique.
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“I find it interesting that the Peace Corps, whose mission is to improve relationships between the U.S. and other countries and foster relationships, has unintentionally created these relationships that have produced multicultural children.“
Photo by Matt Sclarandis on Unsplash
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With an impressive resume and no plans to stop anytime soon, Steven Nunez at just nineteen years old is already taking over Chicago’s concert photography scene.
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We interviewed Shadi Keehuweolani, the owner of Cultivar Goods, who’s on a mission to help people achieve a zero-waste lifestyle.
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Born in Arue, Tahiti, Heiura Itae-Tetaa wants to make learning the reo Tahiti (Tahitian language) more accessible via her startup, Speak Tahiti - Paraparau Tahiti. “I think it’s important to keep our language alive and share our culture with the world.”
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Gallery owner, artist, teacher Rachel Lechocki creates a space where home and the arts intersect.
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We interviewed the co-creators of Dust + Grit, an intimate and new Boulder-based photography business that takes an editorial and photojournalistic approach to relatable human and brand stories. Their goal: Capturing the grit, raw relationships and beautiful unheard stories of everyday life.
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Chicago tattoo artist and painter Melrick Steele on uplifting community through art.
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Born and raised on the shores of Waiehu in Maui, Lesley Cummings and Tamika Cabiles, two community-driven Maui natives, believe in spreading their way of life and contributing to the growth and wellbeing of their homeland. In 2016, they launched Aloha Missions, a lifestyle brand that offers a broad range of experiences, programs and workshops (or missions) that inspire people to understand, learn and live the values of aloha. It is their deepest desire to share that aloha, and not just say it. With aloha in their business name, they feel a certain kuleana (responsibility) of teaching and spreading its sacredness.
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After experiencing crippling panic attacks, Chicago artist Kawaii Suga turned to her art for relief. The women in bondage that she created in her mind, then transferred to paper, freed her. When she’s not drawing or painting, Suga is busy being a mother to her two daughters. And motherhood always comes first. Learn more about Chicago’s beloved Suga in our exclusive interview below.
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Inspired by family tradition and a desire to give back to Maui, Anna Kahalekulu talks about creating Kūlua, an environmentally sustainable clothing brand that respects ‘āina and serves the community. Anna shares her business journey, the importance of staying true to your values, and work-life balance. PC: @undressed_moments
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Celeste Muniz, through her Secret Flower Project, is continuing her own healing process while providing opportunities for other women to heal as well.
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