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July 5, 2021
Art by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya Written by Crystal Duan This week, we’re unpacking statistics, taboos, and looking at the scope of worldwide phenomenon and their far-reaching implications. From court controversies to shocking studies, check it out: What we’re checking out… As Pride Month comes to an end, Refinery 29 looks at how brands “taking a stand” […]
June 16, 2021
Art by @yueer_wan Written by Crystal Duan This week, we’re seeing a lot of “new” — whether it’s new realizations and discoveries about the world at large, new changes to our perspectives post-pandemic, or new ways of sitting with the same selves we’ve been. What we’re checking out… Fast Company put together a video discussion […]
May 28, 2021
Illustration by Shirien Damra @shirien.creates Written by Crystal Duan This week, we’re reflecting on the murder of George Floyd, the power of vulnerable advice-giving, and how dress codes are anything but “protection.” What we’re checking out… “Everyone talks about the girl who recorded George Floyd’s death, but to actually be her is a different […]
May 14, 2021
Illustration from We Are More, an art series that celebrates the resilience and range of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Written by Crystal Duan This week, we’re thinking about the hard things calling on our courage at this moment, like the devastating violence happening in Jerusalem and Gaza, the difference between guilt and shame, corporate […]
April 30, 2021
Written by Jackson Bird This week, we’re saying farewell to our editor, Jackson Bird. A letter from the editor… This is my final installment of the reFRESH. While the reFRESH newsletter will live on, I am stepping down as editor after an unforgettable four years at its helm. As I began preparing this week’s issue, I […]