Body Politics

So, I’m just under a month away from the New York City marathon.

Not sure if y’all noticed, but last week this training diary took a week off. But it was for good reason.

It be your own people; that’s what Haitian-Japanese-American tennis champion Naomi Osaka—who proudly plays for…

If there’s been one major takeaway from the riveting drama surrounding the recent trial testimony of Tekashi…

“I’m looking for unique characteristics in people that aren’t usually highlighted in the world of fashion, as it…

Last week was a good week. Well, socially, that is.

The Anchorage School District in Alaska is appealing a recent decision to disqualify a champion 17-year-old swimmer…

Here’s a fact that threatens the fairytale wedding: Of the multitude of brides who shop for a wedding dress, 50…

Last weekend, I ran 15 miles. By the grace of God, I am still here to blog about it.

So, I’m running the New York City marathon.

She has opened and closed runway shows for Chanel and Valentino, is on the cover of three global editions of Vogue…

Caster Semenya is a two-time Olympic champion. She is also in the face-off of her career over her ability to…

“As long as I remember, it was all about being free,” Caster Semenya tells Out magazine, reflecting on the passion…

We all saw it—the grueling journey from postnatal (with twins!) ‘Yoncé to Homecoming cutoffs ‘Yoncé—and frankly, I,…

The the-a-tah (or theater to the uninitiated) used to be should be a bastion of taste, class and grace as we immerse…

Singer-songwriter Tanérelle would like you to know that her breasts—and how they hang—are none of your business,…

Kids, we need to talk. Namely, we need to talk about a modern phenomenon with some very well-documented…

The show must go on, or so they say—and Cardi B’s never been one to shy away from a big reveal (see: her pregnancy…

When it comes to acknowledging that the athletically minded can come in all shapes, sizes and abilities, it’s really…

One lawmaker in Massachusetts is set on making money moves in favor of “body confidence” by sponsoring legislation…