Traveling – it’s invigorating and eye-opening, but it can also be pretty overwhelming. With travel so centered on relaxation, adventure, and eating to your heart’s desire, it’s easy to forget how to handle even your most basic needs. You aren’t expected to know your destination inside out before your travels, but you should know how …
DISCLAIMER: All of the views expressed in this article are solely my own, and do not represent the entirety of the staff at VocaLady Magazine. The beginning of this new presidency has been littered with headlines, sensationalism, and changing attitudes towards cultural norms. While Donald Trump makes his own headlines, his staff is forging onward …
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I’m not gonna lie, 2016 has largely been disastrous for queer people. The community has been faced with tragedies and injustices everywhere from Pulse to the Presidential Election. But the end of the year is a time for reflection, and with all the terrible things that have happened there are also some amazing events that …
Dear readers, It’s been nearly two years since myself and a friend, Patricia Kelly, began VocaLady Magazine. I tell everyone this story: one night my boyfriend and I decided to spend a quiet night in watching Miss Representation, a documentary on Netflix about female representation in the media. Rather than feel relaxed and rested that … Continue reading
With spring here and summer around the corner, it’s only a matter of time for the bikini selfies and travel pics to start flowing in, and the FOMO to commence. You might ask yourself, what’s the good in social media if all it has to offer are enviable photos and ruthless trolls? Well, when used the … Continue reading
When I boarded a flight to London in mid-January, I told my lovely staff that I was going on a 2-week hiatus. I needed time to settle into my new home for the semester, to evaluate what my goals were for the next few months and take a breather. Oft our best laid plans go … Continue reading
Social media has proven itself to be a powerful instigator of social and political action. Take DeRay Mckesson, for example. Alongside other activists like Johnetta Elzie, Mckesson has utilized platforms like Twitter and Instagram to ignite discussions and critiques surrounding civil rights issues. However, these leaders haven’t just sat behind their keyboards. They have been … Continue reading
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Contributed on by Magdalene Bedi, Chelsea Cirruzzo, Delaney Ratsky, and Kelsey Ferrera. 2016 was a big year for feminists. Women dominated the political stage, sports at the Olympics, their media representation and more. While they are still battles to be fought and won, we’re proud to highlight some of these top feminist moments from 2016. … Continue reading
Collaborated on by Delaney Ratsky, Kelsey Ferrara, Chelsea Cirruzzo, Magdalene Bedi, Hanna Yowell, and Mycah Hazel. A lot of people did incredible things this year, overcoming challenges and rising to the occasion–from standing for sexual assault survivors to protesting at Standing Rock. VocaLady Magazine is highlighting our favorite folks who did great things this year: Lady Gaga … Continue reading
There’s a lot to be said about the media in 2016, but regardless of what anyone thinks about journalists, there’s no denying their power in storytelling. Journalists this year have covered elections, terrorist attacks, the Olympics, the deaths of legends like Muhammad Ali and Prince, the Brexit, the destruction and terror in Aleppo, the protests … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again – time to wonder how the year went by so fast and what exactly we accomplished during it. Though Twitter, Tumblr, and basically every other social media site except LinkedIn have put up a strong argument that 2016 was an epic failure, we can always count on fashion to offer some … Continue reading
Last April, I got the incredible opportunity to attend the Matrix Awards, an annual awards ceremony that honors groundbreaking women in communications. As a New York Women in Communications scholarship winner, I was honored alongside over 20 other amazing women. It was an amazing experience and since then, winning the scholarship has given me … Continue reading
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