Reverend Jesse Jackson did not enter history quietly. He was shaped by it — and in turn, helped shape it. As a young man born in Greenville, South Carolina on October 8, 1941, Jesse Louis Jackson came of age in a segregated America. He knew what it meant to sit at the back of the bus. He understood the quiet humiliations of “separate but equal.” He witnessed doors closed not because of merit, but because of skin. Discrimination was part of daily life. When the Civil Rights Movement called, he answered. He stood alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., organizing, marching, negotiating, and helping carry forward a movement that demanded dignity be made real. He believed faith required action and that justice required presence. From the streets of Chicago to the global stage, he registered millions of voters, advocated for workers and the poor, pressed corporations to open opportunity, and insisted democracy must expand to include those long excluded. He founded Operation PUSH and the Rainbow Coalition, calling a divided nation toward solidarity across race, class, and creed — steadfast in his belief that America’s promise is realized only when its people rise together. In his two historic presidential campaigns, he expanded imagination. He made visible what many had never seen reflected in power, reminding generations that the highest offices in the land were not forbidden ground. Leadership came with scrutiny. Progress demanded resilience. Still, he remained resolute in his belief that justice is not self-executing. It must be pursued, protected, and practiced. For more than sixty years, he refused to stand still. After a long battle with progressive supranuclear palsy, Reverend Jesse Jackson was called home today, February 17, 2026. His life was marked by discipline, faith, moral courage, and a relentless belief in human dignity. We inherit the ground he broke — and the work still unfinished. Our deepest condolences to the Jackson family and to all whose lives were shaped by his conviction and courage. May he rest in power & eternal peace 🖤🕊️✊🏾 #troora #trooramagazine #revjessejackson #rainbowcoalition — Team TrooRa

Red, white, and blue — a flag first stitched as an experiment, built on an idea still being tested. The promise of America was simple: that your future would not be determined by your origin. That effort would matter more than ancestry. That who you are would never disqualify you from belonging. President Obama reminded us that it does not matter where you come from — whether you are Black, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, white; young or old; rich or poor; able or disabled; gay or straight — you can make it here if you are willing to work hard and to try. The strength of this country has always been its plurality. Difference held together by shared belief. Many stories bound by one idea: justice for all, equality for all, one nation under God. A democracy, a republic, endures only if its people are willing to protect it. It survives when we stand for one another, when we work alongside one another, when we refuse to let anyone be written out of the promise. The future of this country has never belonged to one person. It belongs to all of us. Happy President’s Day 🇺🇸♥️🤍💙 #troora #trooramagazine #troolala #presidentsday2026 #44presidentoftheunitedstates — Team TrooRa

Love Freely♥️ Love Loudly♥️ Love Unapologetically♥️ Love is how we show up — in our relationships, in our work, in our communities, and in how we care for ourselves. Today is about choosing tenderness over ego. About standing firm in who you are and loving from that place. However you celebrate, let it be pure & authentic. #troora #troolala #trooramagazine #troolove #valentinesday2026❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day 2026 From all of us — Team TrooRa

What does it actually mean to love yourself? It is not through indulgence, not through performance nor through pretending everything is fine. Self-love is discipline. It’s boundaries. It’s choosing what nourishes you over what depletes you. It’s knowing when to stay and when to walk away. It’s caring for your body, your mind, and your future with the same tenderness you offer everyone else. This Valentine’s Day we invite you to turn that love & care inward. Today, we’re sharing a reflection on self-love — the quiet, often uncomfortable work of honoring your own worth. Do you agree? Read the full story at troora.com Self Love Words | George Dike The LGBTQ + Su ‘23 - Edition 19 Link in Bio #troolala #trooramagazine #troolove #selfloveclub TrooRa documents the work that builds culture, including the inner work that sustains it.

Today’s beauty landscape—with its wider pigments, textured hair care aisles, and conversations around representation—didn’t appear overnight. It rests on foundations laid by women who refused to wait for permission. From the pioneers who created infrastructure where none existed, to the founders redefining formulation, access, ritual, and representation today—this work is not trend-driven. It’s systemic. It’s intentional. It’s ongoing. Honoring those who forced the industry to change, and those continuing that work now. Featuring: Annie Turnbo Malone Madam C.J. Walker Eunice Walker Johnson Belinda Atis @badgalriri @fentybeauty @traceeellisross @patternbeauty @naomiosaka @kinloskin @gabunion @flawlessbygabrielleunion @aliciakeys @keyssoulcare And TrooRa favorites building now: @niyeannie @acebeaute @nancy.twine @briogeo @lolamauricediya @beautyvaulte @byodesire @byodcosmetics @maevaheim @breadbeautysupply @dorionrenaud @buttahskin @danessa_myrick @danessamyricksbeauty @yvecarmomperousse @kreyolessence TrooRa exists to document this work! 

The Black History Issue Special ’23 Words | Neha Suradkar
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Black History Month reminds us that our stories deserve space — not just in TROORA’s 100% Eco-luxe print, but in rooms, in community, in conversation. Troora honors the moments that brings community together. 
 Our participation in Chef Mimi’s Black Food & Wine Experience in June 2025 at the @thebridgeyard in Oakland, brought a celebration of Black culture where memorable connections that go beyond screens were created. Community is built in rooms like this.
We had the honor of serving as media partner for this exceptional event — curating a TrooRa media lounge, capturing stories, and celebrating the brilliance of Black chefs, vintners, founders, and creatives shaping culture through food, wine and commerce. Thank you to @iamchefmimi and @blackfoodwinexperience for including us and for trusting us to help document this beautiful shared experience. If you haven’t already, mark your calendar for The BFWE 2026 Napa this June. #bfwe26napa Show up. Support. Take Part. Through our partnerships and event experiences TrooRa Magazine & Media curates spaces where we all belong and are seen. TrooRa exists to document the work that builds culture — and to honor the moments that bring us together.

Read Chef Mimi’s Feature in the Link in Bio 📖 @editor_in_t 🎥 @baidi_lnpx 📸 @chimerewashington 🤳🏾 @vibrational.events #trooramagazine #troora #troolala #bfwe25oak

What if your Valentine’s gift didn’t just look beautiful… but spoke their love language? For the one who values intention over impulse. Craft over trends. Meaning over noise. @thediarrablu isn’t just a gift. It’s presence. It’s thought. It’s knowing. It's intentional Zero-waste silhouettes. Ethically crafted. Designed to be worn, kept, remembered. This Valentine’s, give something that understands them. Discover the story behind the craft. Explore the full read on Troora.com- link in bio. Featuring Diarrablu @thediarrablu Written by Trystanne Cunningham @editor_in_t #ValentinesWithPurpose #GiftWithMeaning #Diarrablu #TrooRaCommunity #valentinesgift

At TrooRa, we passionately curate every issue, bringing exciting, diverse moments from visionary artists and creative individuals to life. @clarke_drahce Whims Of Love shoot for our Spring 2021 issue is a perfect example. Raised in Burgundy, France, and trained in Fine Arts across photography, video art, engraving, and painting, Clarke brings a cinematographic “freeze frame” style to his work. In this shoot he captures love, sensuality, and fashion with stunning precision and emotion. Explore the full story on our website, and visit our print issue subscriptions to experience powerful content that inspires, challenges, and captivates. #TrooraMagazine #ClarkeDrahce #WhimsOfLove #CinematographicPhotography #CreativeCollaboration

As Doechii said when she won her first Grammy in 2025, “This is for every Black girl who felt invisible.” In one of our latest stories, we spotlight black filmmakers and musicians that aren’t waiting for permission yet reclaiming space and leading the future of art, film, and music. With Nia DaCosta and RaMell Ross reshaping cinema to Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, and Jordan Adetunji pushing sound forward. Read the full feature on TrooraMagazine.com. 🔗 Link in bio. #TrooraMagazine #BlackArtistsToWatch #BlackCreativity #ArtMusic

In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist. We must be anti-racist. — Angela Davis On this day, Friday, February 6, 2026, we are reminded once again that racism is very much alive in the United States of America. When anyone, specially current leadership uses imagery rooted in dehumanization, when racism is dismissed as “just a meme,” and when history’s ugliest tropes are repackaged as humor or power fantasies, it is not accidental. It is intentional. It is used both as distraction and as a blatant display of racism. And it is unacceptable and dangerous. Michelle and Barack Obama, the first Black First Family, represent dignity, restraint, intellect, and service in the face of relentless hatred. Those who engage in bigotry and racism will never possess what the Obamas embody: respect, dignity, grace, intellect, honesty, elegance, beauty, and global admiration. That is the true power this administration, their leadership and supporters seek, but will never attain. When asked by @emmagrede whether “when they go low, we go high” still holds, @michelleobama did not abandon the principle. She clarified it. Growth requires wisdom. Resistance requires strategy. Justice requires courage. At TrooRa, we believe culture is not neutral. Media is not neutral. Silence is not neutral, it is complicity! Going high does not mean looking away. It means seeing clearly. Naming what you see with honesty. And choosing to stand on the side of humanity anyway. TrooRa Magazine & Media Founder @editor_in_t Trystanne Cunningham believes that anti-racism is a responsibility and the only way we use this moment to abolish racism and white supremacy once and for all is by using our collective consciousness as an opportunity for continued unity and to always use love to bring light to this darkness with joy and light. Watch the full podcast episode with former first lady Michelle Obama, her brother Craig Robinson @craigmalrob on the Emma Grede podcast @aspirewithemmagrede

Food is History, Adoration, and Connection. What began as documenting family recipes has grown into a powerful movement. We celebrate Meiko, who is preserving Black culinary traditions, strengthening community through Eat the Culture, and protecting stories that deserve to be remembered, honored, and shared. Through food, culture is passed down, identities are affirmed, and legacy is built—one recipe at a time. Read the full feature on Meiko and her mission at Troora.com and subscribe to our newsletter for more.

Style doesn’t always start with a plan sometimes it starts with curiosity. A purposeful read featuring Bay Area designer Gerry Kelly, on finding his aesthetic, building with intention, and letting style evolve naturally. - The Art Issue ’24 @gerrykellydesigner #TrooraMagazine #TheArtIssue #TrooRaCommunity #FashionWithImpact #troolala

Some art exists to comfort; some exists to remember what was deliberately erased. Mohau Modisakeng’s work confronts history through the Black body, carrying memory, loss, and survival across time. It does not offer resolution or ease- it asks us to sit with discomfort, to acknowledge dismembered identities, silenced lives, and histories that continue to echo. In this space, remembering becomes an act of resistance, and art becomes a refusal to forget. Link in Bio Story by @finding_filipa @modisakeng @mohaumodisakeng #BlackHistoryMonth #ArtAsResistance #RememberingHistory

Before chasing the next thing to put in your cart, pause. These 10 books ask the hard question: do we really need to keep buying? From personal experiments to big-picture critiques, they offer a guide to living intentionally in 2026. Discover the full list in our latest feature. Link in bio. #TrooRaMagazine #TrooRaReads #TrooImpact #BooksForChange #2026ReadingList

Start 2026 with self-care that aligns with your values. @earthtuface , California-made and thoughtfully crafted, shows how small, intentional choices can make a big impact on your skin by adding to your routine. Discover more brands redefining beauty this year in TrooRA’s The Fashion Issue Winter '25. Subscribe now for the full issue. Photo @earthtuface #TrooRaMagazine #TrooRaFeatures #CleanBeauty #beautythatmatters