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Wellness

The Rise of Quiet Communities

Discover how noise pollution harms our health and why quiet communities and nature escapes are essential for peace and mental well-being today.

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Art Music & Film

Political Punk Isn’t Dead—It’s Louder Than Ever

Discover how political punk rock became the rebellious soundtrack of protest, from its roots in 1970s New York and London to its influence on hip-hop, fashion, and modern activism.

Art Music & Film

Sculptures Made of Crochet, Ceramics, and Community

Queer Black sculptor Ramekon O’Arwisters blends crochet, ceramics, and community art to honor heritage and foster healing through creative expression.

Art Music & Film

Pacific Northwest Gothic

Pacific Northwest Gothic author Marcus James explores queer identity, grief, and haunted local history through dark, lyrical horror rooted in personal truth.

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Culinary

Uncovering the History of Soul Food

Explore the rich history of soul food, tracing its African roots, evolution in the American South, and cultural impact worldwide.

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Community

Rehabilitation through Fire

Discover how incarcerated firefighters in California battle wildfires, gain skills, and rebuild lives through transformative programs.

Culinary

Uncovering the History of Soul Food

Explore the rich history of soul food, tracing its African roots, evolution in the American South, and cultural impact worldwide.

Art Music & Film

Sculptures Made of Crochet, Ceramics, and Community

Queer Black sculptor Ramekon O’Arwisters blends crochet, ceramics, and community art to honor heritage and foster healing through creative expression.

Art Music & Film

Political Punk Isn’t Dead—It’s Louder Than Ever

Discover how political punk rock became the rebellious soundtrack of protest, from its roots in 1970s New York and London to its influence on hip-hop, fashion, and modern activism.

Community

Rehabilitation through Fire

Discover how incarcerated firefighters in California battle wildfires, gain skills, and rebuild lives through transformative programs.

Wellness

The Rise of Quiet Communities

Discover how noise pollution harms our health and why quiet communities and nature escapes are essential for peace and mental well-being today.

Art Music & Film

Pacific Northwest Gothic

Pacific Northwest Gothic author Marcus James explores queer identity, grief, and haunted local history through dark, lyrical horror rooted in personal truth.

Where the overlooked become unforgettable – rewriting the rules of recognition.

Sustainability

Bee’s Wrap: The Sustainable Alternative to Plastic Cling Film

Discover Bee’s Wrap, the reusable beeswax wrap replacing plastic cling film-eco-friendly, compostable, and designed to reduce food waste.

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Wellness

Best Diet Trends of 2025

Discover the hottest diet trends of 2025, from Paleo and Keto to Vegan and Carnivore, and find the best plan for health, weight loss, and wellness.

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Wellness

Reclaiming Balance: Wellness Influencers to Watch in 2025

Discover top wellness influencers of 2025, including Lalah Delia, Massy Arias, and Kevin Curry, who are redefining holistic health, mindfulness, and balance.

The Current

Where the overlooked become unforgettable – rewriting the rules of recognition.

Wellness

Best Diet Trends of 2025

Discover the hottest diet trends of 2025, from Paleo and Keto to Vegan and Carnivore, and find the best plan for health, weight loss, and wellness.

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Travel

The Best Music Festivals in the US

Discover the best summer festivals in the US—from Coachella to Afropunk—with music, culture, and sustainability at the core.

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Art Music & Film

Spotlight to Studio

Actor-led production companies are reshaping Hollywood by giving actors creative control to produce diverse, innovative films and TV shows.

issue spotlight

Where the Culture Shifts — One Cover at a Time

Amber Ruffin
graces the cover of The Womb Issue, a powerful exploration of how we create, nurture, protect, and reimagine life through care, community, joy, and courage.

The Womb Issue ‘26 | Summer, Edition 27

Amber Ruffin
graces the cover of The Womb Issue, a powerful exploration of how we create, nurture, protect, and reimagine life through care, community, joy, and courage.

The Womb Issue ‘26 | Summer, Edition 27

Daemon Priestly
Memory in Monochrome Inside our Art Issue Daemon Priestly turns Belfast’s tension into beauty plus textile rebirth, architectural history, and sacred craft.

The Special Art Issue '23

Daemon Priestly
Memory in Monochrome Inside our Art
Issue Daemon Priestly turns Belfast’s
tension into beauty plus textile rebirth,
architectural history, and sacred craft.

The Special Art Issue '23

Amber Ruffin
graces the cover of The Womb Issue, a powerful exploration of how we create, nurture, protect, and reimagine life through care, community, joy, and courage.

The Womb Issue ‘26 | Summer, Edition 27

Amber Ruffin
graces the cover of The Womb Issue, a powerful exploration of how we create, nurture, protect, and reimagine life through care, community, joy, and courage.

The Womb Issue ‘26 | Summer, Edition 27

Emily Sue Payne
leads a family atelier where dark romantic design meets authenticity, resilience, and creative renewal across generations.

The Fashion Issue ’25 | Winter, Edition 26

Emily Sue Payne
leads a family atelier where dark romantic design meets authenticity, resilience, and creative renewal across generations.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit Issue – Autumn '24

Amber Ruffin
graces the cover of The Womb Issue, a powerful exploration of how we create, nurture, protect, and reimagine life through care, community, joy, and courage.

The Womb Issue ‘26 | Summer, Edition 27

Amber Ruffin
graces the cover of The Womb Issue, a powerful exploration of how we create, nurture, protect, and reimagine life through care, community, joy, and courage.

The Womb Issue ‘26 | Summer, Edition 27

Hannah Valencia
Beaumont of Beaumont Organic champions slow style and ethical elegance, proving true luxury is craft, transparency, and care.

The Fashion Issue ’25 | Winter, Edition 26

Hannah Valencia
Beaumont of Beaumont Organic champions slow style and ethical elegance, proving true luxury is craft, transparency, and care.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit Issue – Autumn '24

Mohau Modisakeng
The Unseen Archive Mohau Modisakeng graces our historic Black History Issue—his portraits echo diasporic memory, spiritual depth, and the art of cultural resistance.

The Black History Issue '23

Mohau Modisakeng
The Unseen Archive Mohau Modisakeng
graces our historic Black History Issue—his
portraits echo diasporic memory, spiritual
depth, and the art of cultural resistance.

The Black History Issue '23

Hannah Valencia
Beaumont of Beaumont Organic champions slow style and ethical elegance, proving true luxury is craft, transparency, and care.

The Fashion Issue ’25 | Winter, Edition 26

Hannah Valencia
Beaumont of Beaumont Organic champions slow style and ethical elegance, proving true luxury is craft, transparency, and care.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit Issue – Autumn '24

Vanessa Simmons
Wellness Reimagined On our second cover, Vanessa Simmons redefines purpose and balance plus: MYRetreat’s chocolate ritual and U4IA’s wellness philosophy.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit Issue – Autumn '24

Vanessa Simmons
Wellness Reimagined On our second cover,
Vanessa Simmons redefines purpose and
balance plus: MYRetreat’s chocolate ritual
and U4IA’s wellness philosophy.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit Issue – Autumn '24

Build Like a Woman

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Disabled, But Not Really: How Wesley Hamilton is Transforming Mindsets

Discover Wesley Hamilton’s inspiring journey with his NGO Disabled But Not Really, which is changing attitudes around disability, empowering others, and turning challenges into change.

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Wellness

12 Unique Self-Care Ideas

Explore unique self-care ideas that go beyond the usual routines—refresh your mind, body, and spirit with creative ways to relax, reflect, and recharge.

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Art Music & Film

Meshugganismo

Discover award-winning filmmaker Maya Cueva’s journey—from NPR youth producer to directing On the Divide on Texas’ last abortion clinic. Exclusive interview!

Lifestyle

TrooFaves: Eight Black-Owned Brands to Support

Discover eight inspiring Black-owned brands making waves in fashion, beauty, food, and more, showcasing innovation, culture, and entrepreneurial excellence.

Fashion Accessories

Prickly Pear of Leather Shoes

Discover how Desserto’s innovative cactus leather offers a sustainable, breathable alternative to animal leather. Perfect for vegan leather clothes, shoes, and accessories.

Change Makers

Disabled, But Not Really: How Wesley Hamilton is Transforming Mindsets

Discover Wesley Hamilton’s inspiring journey with his NGO Disabled But Not Really, which is changing attitudes around disability, empowering others, and turning challenges into change.

The Method

Tools, practices, and blueprints for building a bold life and business.

Health & Fitness

Everything You Need to Know About Egg-Freezing

Learn everything about egg-freezing, from the process and risks to reasons people choose it, giving more control over family planning.

Wellness

Harnessing The Positive Effects of Social Media For Mental Health

Discover the positive effects of social media for mental health and learn how to use it consciously to boost well-being and connection.

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Whims Of Love

Explore Whims of Love by photographer Clarke Drahce in TrooRa’s Winter Fashion Issue 2021—where fashion, sensuality, and art meet in a striking, cinematographic photoshoot.

Fashion

From Track to Tarmac

Discover why Wolf & Shepherd shoes are leading the way in comfortable dress shoes for men, blending sneaker-like comfort with timeless professional style.

Wellness

Why Coolibar’s Sun-Protective Clothing Is Changing the Way We Stay Safe in

Discover how Coolibar’s UPF 50+ clothing offers sustainable, reef-safe sun protection that lasts all day—no reapplication or ocean harm required.

Fashion Accessories

The Perfect Leather Tote Bag by LaMarqq

Discover LaMarqq’s new leather tote bag for travel—crafted from vegetable-tanned Vachetta leather. Stylish, durable, and perfect for on-the-go luxury.

Fashion

Discover how Coperni is redefining fashion with its Fall-Winter 2021 collection. The Coperni fashion show featured electric cars, nocturnal themes, and bold silhouettes in a cinematic Paris runway event.

Business

Best Books for Social Entrepreneurs

Discover the best books for social entrepreneurs—learn how to build impact-driven businesses, lead with purpose, and create lasting social change.

Fashion Accessories

Whimsical, Inclusive Fashion with Up-and-Coming Designer Caity Briare

Discover how Caity Briare is redefining inclusive fashion with whimsical, upcycled designs that center creativity, accessibility, and self-expression.

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Culture

12 Best Books about Activism

These twelve books about activism are essential reads for anyone ready to move from outrage to action.

Troo Inside

Inside the work. Inside the why.

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Art Music & Film

AI vs Artists

As AI image generators grow in popularity, artists are speaking out against the theft of their work. Explore the battle of AI vs Artists, and how creators are fighting back.

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Art Music & Film

Traveling Exhibitions

Explore how mobile art galleries are transforming public spaces, making art accessible, immersive, and inclusive across communities in 2025 and beyond.

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Sports

Athlete Activism

Discover the powerful stories of Black athletes whose activism broke barriers in sports, fought injustice, and inspired movements beyond the field.

Noted

On the Record. Unfiltered Voices from the Frontlines of Culture.

Regina Lawless

From Corporate Climb to Empowerment. Regina Lawless on Redefining Success...

Melissa Mueller Douglas

Savoring Mindfulness: The Sweet Path to Wellness with MYRetreat

Dameon Priestly

a storyteller who defies the constraints of time. Through the strokes of his brush

Coach Tony Green

Roots of Empowerment: Tony Green and his Advocacy for the Continuation of African American Studies...

Manoj Dias

Compassionate Living a Path to a Better World with Manoj Dias...

Vanessa Simmons

Seasons of Renewal: Vanessa Simmons on Fashion, Wellness, and Empowerment...

Undivided

Our attention. Our space. Our spotlight—given fully.

Art Music & Film

The Quirkiness of Life

Conceptual artist Theresa Giammatei explores tools, mental health, neurodiversity, and nature in vivid, thought-provoking paintings and mixed media works.

Art Music & Film

Invisible Borders:

Discover how immersive artist Emeka Okereke uses art, travel, and collaboration to challenge ideas of identity, borders, and belonging.

Trooth Be Told

The real. The raw. The reckoning.

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Wellness

Out of Office, but not Out of Reach: Defending the

Explore how the right to disconnect can combat digital burnout, restore work-life balance, and protect workers in today’s always-online culture.

Fashion Accessories

8 Black Fashion Designers Who Revolutionized the Industry

Celebrate the legacy of Black fashion designers who transformed the industry with innovation, inclusivity, and cultural influence from past to present.

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Politics

When Your Defense Secretary Tweets That Women Shouldn’t Vote

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backs repealing women’s suffrage, exposing how religious extremism threatens American democracy.

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Community

Mexican Firefighters Step Up When Others Stand Down

Mexican firefighters aid US during wildfires and floods, showing heroism despite political tension and climate disasters.

A few (of many!) favorite excerpts from our latest release, The Border Issue ’26, exploring migration, identity, and the intangible things we take with us across thresholds of life.Words, in order of appearance: @Angelique Redwood (TrooRa Contributing Writer) @Haliya May (TrooRa Contributing Writer) @Eloise Stark (Associate Editor) @Cary Wong (TrooRa Contributing Writer) @Jacob Apezan (TrooRa Contributing Writer) @Iryna Kotsulym (TrooRa Contributing Writer)Get the EcoLuxe Signed Collector’s Edition as part of TrooRa’s annual print membership, with our full digital archive and complete 2026 editorial slate included: the Womb, Border, Comfort and Wild Issues.Launch Offer Print Membership Available until October 2, through the Link in Bio.#TheBorderIssue #TrooRaMagazine #BorderStories #GlobalVoices #TrooRa"

Oct 2

In our conversation with award-winning architect Mohamad Hafez, we discussed the ways he has channeled arduous experiences such as the Syrian Civil War and migrant crisis into a hopeful body of work that unites across continents, even in the current climate.Read our full conversation with Mohamad in The Border Issue '26, out now. Get your copy in digital or print via the link in bio.@mohamad_hafezWords | Fatima Riaz (TrooRa Contributing Writer)#TrooRa #BorderIssue26 #ArtistInterview #ContemporaryArt #MohamadHafez

Oct 1

Many times, the hardest borders to cross are the ones unseen.In "The Beauty Ban", by TrooRa Contributing Writer Jacob Apezan, we take a look inside the communities secretly risking jail time to navigate bans on self-expression.Explore the full story, and our latest release, The Border Issue, at the link in bio.Read The Full Article →Words @jacobapezan#TheBeautyBan #SelfExpression #BorderIssue #CommunityVoices #ArtisticFreedom #HiddenStruggles #JacobApezan #TrooRa

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Where the overlooked become unforgettable – rewriting the rules of recognition.

Where the overlooked become unforgettable – rewriting the rules of recognition.

Where the Culture Shifts — One Cover at a Time

Amber Ruffin graces the cover of The Womb Issue, a powerful exploration of how we create, nurture, protect, and reimagine life through care, community, joy, and courage.

The Womb Issue ‘26 | Summer, Edition 27

Amber Ruffin graces the cover of The Womb Issue, a powerful exploration of how we create, nurture, protect, and reimagine life through care, community, joy, and courage.

The Womb Issue ‘26 | Summer, Edition 27

Daemon Priestly Memory in Monochrome Inside our Art Issue Daemon Priestly turns Belfast’s tension into beauty plus textile rebirth, architectural history, and sacred craft.

The Special Art Issue '23

Daemon Priestly Memory in Monochrome Inside our Art Issue Daemon Priestly turns Belfast’s tension into beauty plus textile rebirth, architectural history, and sacred craft.

The Special Art Issue '23

Amber Ruffin graces the cover of The Womb Issue, a powerful exploration of how we create, nurture, protect, and reimagine life through care, community, joy, and courage.

The Womb Issue ‘26 | Summer, Edition 27

Amber Ruffin graces the cover of The Womb Issue, a powerful exploration of how we create, nurture, protect, and reimagine life through care, community, joy, and courage.

The Womb Issue ‘26 | Summer, Edition 27

Emily Sue Payne leads a family atelier where dark romantic design meets authenticity, resilience, and creative renewal across generations.

The Fashion Issue ’25 | Winter, Edition 26

Emily Sue Payne leads a family atelier where dark romantic design meets authenticity, resilience, and creative renewal across generations.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit Issue – Autumn '24

Amber Ruffin graces the cover of The Womb Issue, a powerful exploration of how we create, nurture, protect, and reimagine life through care, community, joy, and courage.

The Womb Issue ‘26 | Summer, Edition 27

Amber Ruffin graces the cover of The Womb Issue, a powerful exploration of how we create, nurture, protect, and reimagine life through care, community, joy, and courage.

The Womb Issue ‘26 | Summer, Edition 27

Hannah Valencia Beaumont of Beaumont Organic champions slow style and ethical elegance, proving true luxury is craft, transparency, and care.

The Fashion Issue ’25 | Winter, Edition 26

Hannah Valencia Beaumont of Beaumont Organic champions slow style and ethical elegance, proving true luxury is craft, transparency, and care.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit Issue – Autumn '24

Mohau Modisakeng The Unseen Archive Mohau Modisakeng graces our historic Black History Issue—his portraits echo diasporic memory, spiritual depth, and the art of cultural resistance.

The Black History Issue '23

Mohau Modisakeng The Unseen Archive Mohau Modisakeng graces our historic Black History Issue—his portraits echo diasporic memory, spiritual depth, and the art of cultural resistance.

The Black History Issue '23

Hannah Valencia Beaumont of Beaumont Organic champions slow style and ethical elegance, proving true luxury is craft, transparency, and care.

The Fashion Issue ’25 | Winter, Edition 26

Hannah Valencia Beaumont of Beaumont Organic champions slow style and ethical elegance, proving true luxury is craft, transparency, and care.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit Issue – Autumn '24

Vanessa Simmons Wellness Reimagined On our second cover, Vanessa Simmons redefines purpose and balance plus: MYRetreat’s chocolate ritual and U4IA’s wellness philosophy.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit Issue – Autumn '24

Vanessa Simmons Wellness Reimagined On our second cover, Vanessa Simmons redefines purpose and balance plus: MYRetreat’s chocolate ritual and U4IA’s wellness philosophy.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit Issue – Autumn '24

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Amber Ruffin
graces the cover of The Womb Issue, a powerful exploration of how we create, nurture, protect, and reimagine life through care, community, joy, and courage.

Amber Ruffin
graces the cover of The Womb Issue, a powerful exploration of how we create, nurture, protect, and reimagine life through care, community, joy, and courage.

Daemon Priestly
Memory in Monochrome Inside our Art Issue Daemon Priestly turns Belfast’s tension into beauty plus textile rebirth, architectural history, and sacred craft.

Daemon Priestly
Memory in Monochrome Inside our Art
Issue Daemon Priestly turns Belfast’s
tension into beauty plus textile rebirth,
architectural history, and sacred craft.

Amber Ruffin
graces the cover of The Womb Issue, a powerful exploration of how we create, nurture, protect, and reimagine life through care, community, joy, and courage.

Amber Ruffin
graces the cover of The Womb Issue, a powerful exploration of how we create, nurture, protect, and reimagine life through care, community, joy, and courage.

Emily Sue Payne
leads a family atelier where dark romantic design meets authenticity, resilience, and creative renewal across generations.

Emily Sue Payne
leads a family atelier where dark romantic design meets authenticity, resilience, and creative renewal across generations.

Amber Ruffin
graces the cover of The Womb Issue, a powerful exploration of how we create, nurture, protect, and reimagine life through care, community, joy, and courage.

Amber Ruffin
graces the cover of The Womb Issue, a powerful exploration of how we create, nurture, protect, and reimagine life through care, community, joy, and courage.

Hannah Valencia
Beaumont of Beaumont Organic champions slow style and ethical elegance, proving true luxury is craft, transparency, and care.

Hannah Valencia
Beaumont of Beaumont Organic champions slow style and ethical elegance, proving true luxury is craft, transparency, and care.

Mohau Modisakeng
The Unseen Archive Mohau Modisakeng graces our historic Black History Issue—his portraits echo diasporic memory, spiritual depth, and the art of cultural resistance.

Mohau Modisakeng
The Unseen Archive Mohau Modisakeng
graces our historic Black History Issue—his
portraits echo diasporic memory, spiritual
depth, and the art of cultural resistance.

Hannah Valencia
Beaumont of Beaumont Organic champions slow style and ethical elegance, proving true luxury is craft, transparency, and care.

Hannah Valencia
Beaumont of Beaumont Organic champions slow style and ethical elegance, proving true luxury is craft, transparency, and care.

Vanessa Simmons
Wellness Reimagined On our second cover, Vanessa Simmons redefines purpose and balance plus: MYRetreat’s chocolate ritual and U4IA’s wellness philosophy.

Vanessa Simmons
Wellness Reimagined On our second cover,
Vanessa Simmons redefines purpose and
balance plus: MYRetreat’s chocolate ritual
and U4IA’s wellness philosophy.

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