Yuhong P.

WHY ARE WOMEN BUYING MORE BOXING GLOVES?

In 2020, the number of women buying boxing gloves doubled. While more girls are participating in boxing studios more than ever, it’s still rare for women to be coaches. Meet Summer Jiao, the Muay Thai instructor whose ex-boyfriend’s fat shaming catalyzed her journey to boxing. Muay Thai is known to be brutal, fierce, and violent, especially when you watch athletes in merciless matches. But the practice is about decisiveness, speed, persistence–and is a great test for observing and collecting your thoughts. After practicing for 8 years, 27-year-old instructor Summer has devoted her life to boxing and says it gave her reason for existence.

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HOW WENFANG MAKES GENDERLESS IMAGERY IN CHINA’S GRAVEYARDS

Wenfang is a fashion content creator in Northwest China, who believes beauty should be free and not engraved by gender. His work is pushing boundaries in a village where splashy outfits and makeup will have you bullied and labeled as improper. To avoid harassment, isolated rural areas like a graveyard became the safest environments for Wenfang to create. He wants people to know there’s nothing wrong with looking how you like, regardless of what others think. And as someone who has plenty of people on the internet cursing his ancestors, Wenfang explains that knowing yourself is the only antidote.

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Bristol Myers Squibb | Patient Stories: Meet Ma

Ma was 67 when she received the devastating diagnosis of gastric cancer. It was recommended that Ma and her family forego expensive treatment options, due to the incurable nature of her illness. Determined to save her, Ma’s family sought a second opinion at an alternate hospital, and it was there that they heard about the opportunity to participate in a clinical trial. Hear about Ma’s resilient journey.

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Meet the Trans Activists Fighting for Sex Worker Freedom

Decriminalization bills have floundered in recent months in New York and Washington, D.C, but advocates hope that the latest push for criminal justice reform could re-energize the movement.

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How Lazada’s CEO James Dong is Driving Sustainable Growth

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