"By opening up about these unique experiences, women of color build esteem and lift the shame of hiding their true selves from the world. We’re able to be seen, and feel heard, and that is healing."

"There is so much about the female body that doesn’t get discussed enough and many women struggle and suffer in silence because of it."

Oh, you need a holiday read? Might I suggest one of these? From historical fiction, to self-help, and even an amazing children's book sprinkled in for good measure, here are my favorites from 2020.

This week might just be the longest of the year thus far—thankfully we've got a quick break for you in the form of online levity.

Art has the ability to give hope, transform, and lead to action. And while you are scrolling, please remember the best way to honor the Latinx and Hispanic community is to vote on November 3!

"Reading is the key that opens doors to many good things in life. Reading shaped my dreams and more reading helped me make my dreams come true." - Ruth Bader Ginsburg

What we will be reading, watching and listening to this weekend!

What we've bookmarked—and plan on reading, listening, watching over the long weekend.

We Are The Radical Monarchs is a wonderful, inspirational, and imperative family-friendly film we love—and you can watch it for free NOW on PBS!

Arts & Culture Editor, Nora Gomez-Strauss, spoke with Ground Floor Gallery owner Krista Scenna about life in the arts right now and raising children in this volatile time.

A conversation with Furious Flower Poetry Center Executive Director and Academic Activist, Dr. Joanne Gabbin, about the importance of black poetry and the poems she recommends we read right now.

"It made me realize the power and vulnerability involved in sitting in front of a camera and staring directly into the lens and how a collaboration between subject and photographer can become empowering and revolutionary."

“Because I’m of the old-fashioned conviction that reading is a pleasure to be carefully guarded at all times.” - Jenny Colgan, The Bookshop on the Corner

Need a good listen for the long weekend? We have you covered!

"It wasn’t that I woke up one morning and thought this is the book I needed to write, but then it was the only book I could write. I very quickly understood there was no way for me—as Alice Waters’s daughter—to exist in the public eye without acknowledging and writing that. Rather than feel encumbered by it, how can I talk about all the wonders of this relationship?"

A round-up of thoughts, ideas, actions and (actual) goods to start your week!

A round-up of thoughts, ideas, actions and (actual) goods to start your week!

"For me, learning new skills is a form of self-care. It's helping me cope...Take care of yourself in whatever way you need. Trust your gut, and do what you need to do in order to survive."

"Be as kind to yourself, your family, your neighbors, and strangers as you can right now. Everyone is moving through this time in their own way. And if you aren’t one already, you can try pretending to be a working artist moving through a rough patch."

The thoughts, ideas, actions and (actual) goods on our radar.

It's Super Tuesday and in our efforts to encourage you to VOTE, we present an inspiring and positive political read appropriate for all ages!

Seattle artist and a favorite artist of The Fold, Jennifer Ament, is having her first solo exhibit at ZINC Contemporary in Seattle.

"Fellow native New Yorker, J. Lo, and Shakira, from my family’s homeland of Colombia, would be on the screens of millions of people across the world, how could I not feel a certain way?"

Does being a music fan mean obsessing over every hot new hit and album release? Our music columnist, Rachel Demy, reflects on the deeper relationship between classic songs and lived experience.