In late May, as the murder of George Floyd triggered protests against police brutality and systemic racism across the country, a year-old high-schooler named Vivian was resting at home in Austin, Texas, recovering from ankle surgery. Unable to participate in the protests but determined to take action, she turned to her social media platforms to gauge the discourse in her community, a predominantly white suburb just south of downtown. It just so happens to be my new neighborhood as well. And let me tell you, as someone who has spent way too much time doing the same, it was a lot to process. On her other social media platforms, Vivian had seen people posting about actionable ways to help fight racism, which gave her the idea to make a poster she could place in the neighborhood that would educate and inspire her neighbors interested in the cause. She knows firsthand just how vital educating people on racial injustice is. Underneath each heading were books, TV shows, movies, and organizations for people to check out, as well as local establishments that are Black-owned.

The cost of Halloween costumes seems to creep up every single year! It got me thinking that there has got to be a way to have a stylish costume on a smaller budget. These DIY costume ideas are perfect for teen boys and girls and look way better than the store-bought ones! Here are 20 homemade Halloween costumes for teens. Grab a pair of overalls, a flannel shirt, and a straw hat for that straight-from-the-corn-field look.

In late May, as the murder of George Floyd triggered protests against police brutality and systemic racism across the country, a year-old high-schooler named Vivian was resting at home in Austin, Texas, recovering from ankle surgery. Unable to participate in the protests but determined to take action, she turned to her social media platforms to gauge the discourse in her community, a predominantly white suburb just south of downtown. It just so happens to be my new neighborhood as well. Add to Chrome. Sign in.