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

Lotus House, home and studio of fashion designer @lezanneviviers, fuses 1960s Johannesburg modernism with art, colour, and contemporary craft. It’s a late-modernist treasure rising above Johannesburg’s manmade forest, showcasing long balconies, floating rooflines, and interiors that blur seamlessly into the landscape. Preserved with care and filled by lived-in creativity, the house stands as a sensuous, climate-responsive expression of Johannesburg modernism. Featured in Troora Magazine’s latest fashion issue. Read more. Link in bio. @viviers.studio Words: Robyn Alexander Images: Elsa Young Styling: Sven Alberding #JohannesburgModernism #MidCenturyModern #LezanneViviers #ArchitectureLovers #TrooraMagazine #troolala

Progress has always been built through shared voices and collective action. Today is no different. We choose to tell stories that have been pushed aside, voices that have carried weight without recognition, and perspectives that deserve space. Troora exists to amplify depth, representation, and honest storytelling. To document what’s happening now while shaping what’s possible next. Visit Troora.com and check out “The Current” for recent articles. Link in bio. #TrooraMagazine #MediaWithImpact #StorytellingCommunity #CultureShift #NarrativesMatter

Right now, Sudan is facing one of the worst humanitarian crises on Earth. Since 2023, a civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has killed more than 150,000 people and displaced over 14 million. Entire cities have been destroyed. Darfur is facing famine. El Fashir remains under siege. And yet, this war barely makes the news. Troora chooses to pay attention and provides resources for others to do the same.  We broke down what’s happening in Sudan. Written by Troora Contributing writer Eloise Stark Read the full story on our website. Link in bio. 📷 @sard.visuals 📷 @muji70 📽️ @amplifyafrica #Sudan #SudanWar #HumanitarianCrisis #trooramagazine #news

Previously a fashion model, now a registered dietitian, @ellie_krieger shares why extreme diets fail—and how a non-restrictive, realistic approach to food leads to lasting wellness. No fear. No guilt. Just smarter habits that actually work. Is healthy eating about nourishment or about following someone else’s rules? What’s your take? Read the full wellness feature now on TrooraMagazine.com 🔗 Link in bio #TrooraWellness #BalancedLiving #HealthyEatingHabits #WellnessPerspective #foodwithoutfear

You don’t need to have it all figured out in January. This season isn’t about proving anything — it’s about listening, resting, and setting roots. Learn why easing in, honoring the season, and moving with intention can make all the difference this month. Read more by visiting our website. Link in Bio #TrooRaMagazine #TrooImpact #SolutionsInAction #StoriesWithPurpose #changethroughstorytelling

Today, the world feels louder, sharper, more divided. History reminds us that lasting movements aren’t built on anger alone—they’re built on strategy, learning, and care.   We curated 12 essential books about activism to help turn awareness into action. Read the full list on Troora.com (https://troora.com/) and subscribe for more stories where impact takes root. #TrooraMagazine #WhereImpactTakesRoot #GlobalPolitics #Activism #SocialJustice MovementBuilding ImpactMedia BooksForChange

Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Gladys West — mathematician, scientist, and one of the brilliant minds whose work made GPS possible. Long before navigation lived in our pockets, Dr. West was calculating the shape of the Earth, building the mathematical foundations that allow satellites to map our world with precision. Her work changed how we move, connect, and understand space — even if her name was rarely credited at the time. Today, we honor her brilliance, her perseverance, and the countless ways Black women have shaped the world behind the scenes. May her legacy continue to guide us forward. Rest in power, love and peace Dr. West🕊️

A new year invites more intentional choices including who we support. @benjaminbabadi offers considered, modern design rooted in craft and individuality. Babadi is one of several independent brands shaping fashion this year. Discover them all in our latest issue- link in bio. Photo Credits @benjaminbabadi #TrooRaMagazine #TrooraFashion #IntentionalStyle #SupportIndependent #ConsciousFashion #troolala