In India’s Uttar Pradesh NGO workers put their safety on the line to fight child prostitution, end sex trafficking, and restore victims’ dignity.
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With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we can’t ignore the impact of Native American fashion on the fashion industry. With more voices in fashion advocating for cultural awareness and speaking against the appropriation of Indigenous and Native American culture, the wave of the rise in the number of designers coming from these tribes has led to a new revolution. On this note, Jejune Magazine has culminated a list of Native American designers to be on the lookout for!
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Taylor Paige Henderson is a sensation on the rise. Living almost every young teenager’s dream, her life working in film is nothing short of dreamy! Her recent casting in Hocus Pocus 2 as young Winifred is, honestly, the highlight of the new movie. She is fresh and super sassy! Apart from being a super fun actress, she also volunteers at Lost Pets of Amarillo, which is a local animal rescue group that places abandoned pets with new loving forever homes. Let Jejune Magazine help you get to know Taylor and her witchy ways a bit more through our exclusive interview.
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This week we are profiling Jessica González-Rojas (she/her/hers). Jessica is a queer Latina and Democratic Socialist member of the New York State Assembly, running on the Working Families Party ticket. She is the former executive director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, an organization that advocates for access to affordable health and reproductive care for Latino and immigrant communities. Of Paraguayan and Puerto Rican descent, she is also a former professor of Latino and Latin American Studies at City College of the City University of New York. González-Rojas cares passionately about healthcare, racial justice, and immigration reform. She lives in Jackson Heights, Queens, with her partner and their son.
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With abortion rights, the economy, and many more critical issues on the ballot, there’s no better time to get out and vote! It can be daunting to find the motivation to vote this fall, but the only way to get better outcomes from our leadership is by electing better leaders. There is a lot at stake, with abortion and inflation clashing as the top issues in the midterm elections. It’s not surprising considering the economic circumstances and how the Democrats responded after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Democrats leading issue for this election cycle is abortion followed by healthcare, and inflation. While Republicans leading issue is inflation followed by immigration and abortion.
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Brooklyn-based Charlie Burg, is a singer-songwriter known for his emotive tone in his music and fun music videos! Constantly pushing himself to do and be better, Charlie’s palette of impeccable work extends to his social work. He passionately advocates for abortion rights in partnership with KeepOurClinics, and has worked with City Harvest to help combat food insecurity in New York City. Let Jejune Magazine help you get to know more about Charlie Burg, his deep yet relatable music, and more.
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Adding the “art” in Art Pop, Joulie Fox is a British musical sensation. Having a palette with a diverse range of songs, Joulie’s musical achievements are on the rise. Apart from being hot in the music scene, she also teaches music to under-privileged kids at the Unitas Youth Zone, which has recently partnered with Sony Music to expand their programs. Read Joulie’s interview with Jejune Magazine to know more about the Art Pop queen, her music, the fact that she hasn’t actually killed anyone, and her philanthropy.
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The season of cozy cashmeres, warm soups and pumpkin spice - fall always calls for some extra TLC for the body and soul. Beauty and skincare are an important way of making sure you feel your best. From eco-friendly skincare, beauty tools and body care products — here’s a list of everything you need to welcome the colder months. Together let’s make sure our favourite products are also in favour of the environment.
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Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter David Hernandez is a self-made artist with the potential to transcend any genre. He quickly gained national attention with his dynamic voice and personality as a Top 12 Finalist of FOX’s seventh season of American Idol in 2008. David’s most popular song “Beautiful” gained recognition reaching the Top 100 of the Billboard dance charts. David’s newest EP “Don’t @ Me” is out now and can be found on all digital platforms and we’re told that it’s his most personal work yet! Continue reading to find out more about this exciting time in his career and his philanthropic efforts with Human Rights Campaign.
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We would like to introduce Isadora Ortega a multi-skilled actress, writer, and producer based in Los Angeles. Ortega is truly one to watch, from appearing in the Off-Broadway production "Eating Out” to writing the recently released graphic novel "The Curse of the Flower," and now executive producing and starring in "Another Love Story". "Another Love Story" is an award-winning film that follows an abusive relationship. Its release is well timed as October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Continue reading to find out more about Ortega’s career, future projects, and how we can be more aware of what goes on behind closed doors.
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This week we are profiling Katie Darling (she/her/hers). Katie is a millennial executive in Covington, Louisiana who works in education technology, with previous experience in the hospitality industry. When the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade this past June, Katie was seven months pregnant and suddenly inspired to run for Congress. She recently made waves when her campaign released a campaign commercial that incorporates footage from the delivery of her son Ollie on September 14, 2022. Katie is passionate about reproductive freedom, expanded and improved education, and better hurricane preparedness.
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Sustainability is probably the last thing you think about during the spooky season. It’s just one day where you dress up and enjoy sweet treats — how can it be that bad? However, Halloween's environmental impact is even scarier than the monster costumes and ghost stories.
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Bonnie Wallace is more than a celebrity mother. She is an amazing author and podcaster, but her latest adventure is is the creation of We Can Books. In true humanitarian and author style, she believes in giving back to society in the form of individually tailored books that help children learn how to read through personal familiarity. Please read below as Bonnie walks us through her brainchild, We Can Books, as we learn more about the importance of education at all ages.
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With the onset of fall comes the beginning of our shopping hauls for something warmer. However, while scouring the stores, we might not be aware of where the fabric for our shoes and clothes are sourced from, and how they are produced. The current state of the world requires us to be more conscious while making purchases as every single one of our decisions has an impact on the environment. Jejune Magazine has put together a list of sustainable brands to shop from this fall!
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This week we are profiling Rev. Kim Jackson (she/her/hers), an ordained Episcopal priest and the first openly LGBT+ state senator in Georgia. A Black millennial lesbian, Jackson works to protect voting rights, reform education and criminal justice, expand Medicaid, and protecting immigrants and refugees. She is the vicar of the Church of the Common Ground, a “church without walls” ministering to the needs of the unhoused in Atlanta, and is very passionate about providing affordable housing to Georgians.
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Akilah Newton has a dream to have all kids have access to the arts, at least in Montreal, and she is making it happen through her organization Overture with the Arts (OWTA). OWTA offers inexpensive or free education in music, dance, drama and vocal training to children. In addition to this, Akilah has released an inspiring book series “Big Dreamers”, which helps to educate Canadians about their own Black history. With most education systems in Canada focusing a heavy emphasis on American Black History rather than Canadian, Akilah has been inspired to help highlight notable Black Canadians to help educate the youth about their own history. Again, Akilah is stepping up to the plate to help! To learn more about this incredible woman and her many endeavors, please read our exclusive interview below.
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As the seasons change, you may start to feel your mood shift. You could begin to feel down when the days get shorter and there are fewer hours of sunlight. Many people experience the same thing, which is why taking extra care of your mental health during this time is essential.
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Unveiled women are marching the streets of Iran protesting decades of oppression as the death of a young woman sparked a new wave of revolution. These women are challenging one of the main pillars of the Islamic Republic of Iran by cutting their hair and burning their hijabs in the streets. Despite being faced with violence, they are standing strong for the reform of a repressive system and the world is standing with them.
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Aarika Nelson (she/her) is a millennial whose progressive views have led her to believe that everyday Americans are suffering under policies enacted by the dual-party system that allows special interests to divide and conquer. A married mother of four, Aarika is the primary income earner in her family, making minimum wage working at Dollar Tree and living paycheck to paycheck, and is enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in order to feed her family. Aarika's life experience as a low-income, working-class woman have made her identify with other marginalized people like her. She is a strong advocate for Black Lives Matter, LGBTQ+ rights, the legalization of marijuana, and ending the failed War on Drugs.
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