People Who Felt Disgust in the Creepiest Ways

My new coworker brought a “chicken casserole” to the office potluck and really wanted everyone to try it. A few hours later, everyone got sick and left, but I stayed since I didn’t eat it. That’s when I smelled something terrible coming from her desk. I opened the drawer and found dozens of packets of … Read more

Restored by Kindness

I became a mother at 17, and not long after, my son’s father and I split up. Without support from my parents, I struggled to make ends meet. Eventually, I ran out of food and found myself in a desperate situation. I turned to my friends for help, holding my 1-year-old son in my arms, … Read more

“The Kitchen Set That Sparked a Dream”

A year later, I found a box on my porch. Inside, there were photos of the little girl playing with the kitchen set, her face lit up with the kind of joy you can’t fake. But there was something else—a brand-new, handcrafted wooden recipe box with a note tucked inside. The note read: “Thank you … Read more

Singer Clarifies: “I’m Creating Music For Myself and My Community

Lizzo, the celebrated singer, has expressed her thoughts on how her music, although immensely popular among white audiences, is intended for a Black audience. She feels concerned about this widespread popularity, saying this predicament is what unsettles her the most.   Reflecting on the criticisms she’s faced, Lizzo commented, “This is perhaps the most significant … Read more