Yearly Archive:: 2026

The Wiz, a reimagining of The Wizard of Oz featuring an all-Black cast and music inspired by funk, soul, gospel, and early rock ’n’ roll, tells a story about the importance of community in the face of displacement and disempowerment. Despite these heavy themes, it is as energetic as it is entertaining,…

What would happen if you swapped bodies with your crush? That’s the inciting incident of Flip, a graphic novel written and drawn by Ngozi Ukazu. Although it has a fantastical premise, Flip is a funny, grounded, and heartwarming look at the emotions of young people, exploring mental health and self-confidence.…

At the beginning of December, I made an appointment to get my first tattoo. It was something I’d considered on and off over the years, but after a good friend of mine got licensed as an apprentice, the time finally felt right. I decided it would be a nice way to start the new year. Two days before I was scheduled…

Who doesn’t enjoy taking personality tests? Whether it’s something that feels more scientific or something just for fun—the MBTI, 16Personalities, the Enneagram, StrengthsFinder, or the BuzzFeed rabbit hole—these quizzes can give us results ranging from thought-provoking to ridiculous (and…

I Am Their Silence (Je suis leur silence), a beautifully drawn original comic by Spanish creator Jordi Lafebre, is a gripping murder mystery with a funny, offbeat protagonist that touches on themes of mental health, class structures, and patriarchal power. It was published in France in 2023, and the…