IN THIS VIDEO, MSNBC asked several people of color to explain their reactions to this question and why they often find it irritating at best and offensive at worst. They explain the problem with the assumption that a non-white skin…
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1Arches National Park, Utah. 2Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado.I explored the Black Canyon and ultimately this lesser-known national park was the defining adventure that changed my opinion of the western United States. Between 1853 and 1916, four…
When it comes to Memorial Day weekend escapes, it’s hard to beat Napa. Home to some of the best wine and restaurants in the country, not to mention some seriously scenic surroundings, this destination is a little more than an…
LATINA SLAM POET Denice Frohman nailed why we should not only own, but be proud of our accents. In this piece called “Accents,” she beautifully and articulately describes her experience of listening to her Latina mom speak. Here’s just a…
No matter how much you plan ahead, you’ll often need to withdraw money in the local currency when you’re overseas. While cash has always been king in developing countries, on my last trip to Japan I was surprised to find…
RINA JAKUBOWICZ HAS TAUGHT yoga for more than 11 years and this summer, she’s partnering with Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health to launch the first-ever Spanish-language yoga teacher training at a major school of yoga in the United States….
SERGIO AND LUCA GAMBERINI are passionate scuba divers who think big. They figured out how to grow basil, lettuce, and strawberries underwater. As the president of Ocean Reef Group, a family-run group founded 60 years ago that focuses its business…
Back in November, Starwood Preferred Guest added Design Hotels as the eleventh brand in its collection. While Design Hotels encompasses nearly 300 properties worldwide, not all of them would participate in Starwood Preferred Guest all at once. The roll-out will…
