Kerry Washington Is So Much More Than Olivia Pope
After seven seasons, Olivia Pope will go down as one of the most powerful female leads in TV history. But beyond the Beltway fixer, who…
Zendaya Isn't Taking Center Stage—She's Making Room
At 21, the former Disney Channel star is re-writing the Hollywood narrative, and inspiring others to do the same.
Emily Ratajkowski Is Unapologetically Herself
From mastering social media to calling for social change, the outspoken actress and model has always been guided by what felt true to h…
"You'll Never Outwork Me": Taraji P. Henson on the Art of the Hustle
Our October cover star is back for the fourth season of hit Fox drama Empire—but she's got an even bigger year ahead.
"I Think About My Son Every Day": Trayvon Martin's Mother on Life Five Years Later
Sybrina Fulton has turned her sorrow into a mission to ensure no other mothers join her sorority of heartbreak.
Janet Mock: Trans Women *Are* Real Women
And are continuing to pave the way.
Living Color
In a world of predominantly blonde fairy-tale heroines, one writer reflects on Brandy's Cinderellaand the next Little Orphan Annie.