Resounding Impacts – The reFRESH

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” […]

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In with the New – The reFRESH

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 […]

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Unpacking the weight of injustice – The reFRESH

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 […]

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Time to talk about the hard things – The reFRESH

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 […]

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A Fresh Start: A Letter From The Editor – The reFRESH

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 […]

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