The Law That Made Halle Berry, Lenny Kravitz, And Barack Obama Possible

It’s hard to believe that it’s been less than 50 years since interracial marriage was legalized in most U.S. states. And yet, it’s only been that long since people could literally be arrested for marrying outside of their race. Interracial marriages are so commonplace today, you probably don’t even notice them. That makes me hopeful…

People Skills

Look for backchannels: The dead giveaway that someone isn’t listening while you’re speaking

Generations

My mom handed me a ‘Health and Beauty for Women’ book from 1923. It’s oddly not terrible.

Climate

The most dramatic proof of our current climate catastrophe ever caught on camera

Generations

A hundred years ago, everyone wore hats. In 1960, they suddenly stopped. Here’s why.