Design
May 3, 2016

Misty Copeland Gets Her Own Barbie, Empowers a Generation with Hope

Barbie wears ballet slippers and bright red tulle in this new doll design–but that's hardly the boldest thing about her. The fiery feminine figure is modeled after Misty Copeland, the first black female principal dancer of the prestigious American Ballet Theater. Copeland collaborated directly with Barbie to create the purchasable mini-me, which challenges the white, blonde stereotype of the classic toy.

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Art
May 3, 2016

More Illustrations Cleverly Reveal the Two Kinds of People There Are in the World

There are two types of people in this world: those who eat the pizza crust and those that leave it on the plate; or, someone who prefers a Kindle while another loves getting lost in the pages of a book. The world is full of these opposing groups of people, and depending on who you ask, they're either doing things the “right” way or the “wrong” way.

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Good News
May 3, 2016

For 7th Year in a Row, Chicago High School Has 100% of Graduates Going to College

For the seventh year in a row, the Urban Prep Charter Academy has achieved an impressive feat–all of its graduating students will be headed to a four-year college or university in the fall. The all-boys, predominantly black high school boasts three campuses in the city of Chicago, which brings the total number of young men admitted to more than 220 students. The senior class had a special ceremony to commemorate their achievement.

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Photography
May 2, 2016

Instagrammer Shares Adventures Through the Tasty Treats She Eats Around the World

Food is a tasty way to experience the world. When traveling, it offers a sampling of local culture–not only of its palette, but its dining customs, too. Melissa Hie incorporates this delicious form of sightseeing into her popular Instagram account called Girl Eat World. Each photo in her feed follows the same format: a hand displays a tasty treat in front of the backdrop from which it was bought.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.