Books
October 19, 2023
How a Third Ward Bookshop Makes Black Readers the Main Characters
For me, the experience of shopping at Kindred Stories is more than just a transaction.
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Arts & Entertainment
February 16, 2023
Onstage in Houston, Abortion Activists Find Common Ground
Updated for the Dobbs era, ROE is an empathetic look at the landmark Supreme Court decision.
Music
February 10, 2023
Chanda Dancy, a Fearless Houston Violinist, Is Breaking Boundaries in Hollywood
The film composer behind the scores for ‘Devotion’ and ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ has never bought into the rigid rules of classical music.
Style & Design
August 25, 2022
How Chloe Dao Turned Houston Into Her Own Fashion Capital
The ‘Project Runway’ winner could have stayed in New York. Instead, she chose to build an empire at home in H-town.
Style & Design
July 27, 2022
I Wish I Could Wear Texas Flag Running Shorts
Despite my frustrations with our state’s politics, I love our flag and think it belongs to Texans of all persuasions. Trouble is, I can’t seem to find a pair that fits.
Food & Drink
July 19, 2021
The 8 Best Vegan Quesos in Texas
These cashew-based quesos held up to my memories of their cheesy predecessors.
Health
June 11, 2021
The Changing Face of Veganism
Black Texans are embracing plant-based diets that, though widely associated with educated young whites, have long been part of African American culture.
Music
July 14, 2020
A Lifelong Rock Music Aficionado on Finally Seeing Her Icons Embrace Blackness
After years of feeling isolated in my fandom, witnessing my favorite bands supporting Black Lives Matter has been both meaningful and conflicting.