AOC: The Voice of a Generation | HUR Reads
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AOC: The Voice of a Generation
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AOC's Fight for the Future
An extensive profile on Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez by writer Wesley Lowery. And we’re very happy to see this article in a men’s publication. Since her arrival in Washington four years ago, AOC has built up a loyal following, made up of a generation that often felt unheard or couldn’t identify with the people in power. She’s become a cultural phenomenon who inspires many. Lowery speaks with AOC on abortion, why men need to step up and her political career.
GQ
Writer Aparna Mahesh starts off with a short but sweet reality check: not only is the percentage of women in leadership currently at a low, reaching the C-suite becomes even more unlikely after the first 10 years of a woman’s career. Luckily Mahesh comes with a guide on how to break the glass ceiling.
FAST COMPANY
The focus of the art world has mainly been on painting the human figure, with emphasis on race, gender and other urgent social issues. Writer Deborah Solomon argues that a topic that has been absent has been abortion. With the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June, it’s an issue both artists and museums should shine a light on. Solomon dives into the history of depictions of abortion in art, and speaks to artists, museum directors and other industry insiders about the topic.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
There’s no stopping the Kardashians. From makeup to fashion to alcohol, the American family best known for their reality TV-series ‘The Kardashians’, has been able to create a brand for everyone around anything. This month Kourtney Kardashian Barker is launching a line of nutritional supplements under her new brand Lemme. A move that keeps in line with her wellness and style platform Poosh that she founded in 2012. Ahead of Lemme’s launch, Kardashian Barker speaks with writer Derek Blasberg about why she’s expanding into the world of wellness.
WSJ
We just shared our fashion week round-up from the Maryam Nassir Zadeh SS23 show before coming across this profile on the designer written by Rachel Tashjian. For those who don’t know Maryam Nassir Zadeh is more than just her eponymous label. Zadeh launched her website in 2012 where she sells her namesake brand alongside brands like Jacquemus, Telfar and Sophie Buhai. Since then, they’ve opened a physical space in both New York and Paris. Tashjian explores Maryam Nassir Zadeh’s success, diving into the aesthetic, community and overall mindset that has led to the brand’s global success.