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National Wellness Month Spotlight: How FDNY's Rapping Firefighter Processes Trauma Through Bars by NWO Sparrow
DOUBLE DUTY: HOW LEAH RAY BALANCES THE FDNY & HIP-HOP WITHOUT MISSING A BEAT BROOKLYN, NY—The weight of a 50-pound hose still lingers on Leah Ray’s shoulders as she steps into the dim glow of the recording booth. For this FDNY firefighter, music isn’t just a passion, it’s therapy. “Some days, the sirens don’t stop ringing in your head,” she confesses, adjusting her headphones. “But when the beat drops? That’s when I finally exhale.”
By NWO SPARROW6 months ago in Viva
Braids, Pride & Power: How Joetta Dugbo’s Independence Day Hairstyle Went Viral and Honored Liberia’s Legacy
In the world of creative expression, few can braid culture, art, and identity into a single vision the way Joetta Dugbo , known widely as Queen Jo, can. A self-taught hairstylist, fashion design graduate, body art visionary, and rising podcaster, Queen Jo wears many crowns. But this past July 26, she added another jewel to her collection with a bold and symbolic hairstyle that went viral across social media in celebration of Liberia’s Independence Day.
By NWO SPARROW6 months ago in Viva
5 Physical Symptoms of Menopause
Menopause is a natural part of life that every woman will face at some point, usually between the ages of 45 and 55. It's the time when your body slowly stops making the hormones that cause your menstrual cycle. This change doesn’t happen overnight. Instead, it comes with a range of physical and emotional symptoms—some mild, others more noticeable.
By LaMarion Ziegler6 months ago in Viva
The surprising trend of converting to Islam around the world: Why people are choosing Islam despite Islamophobia.
**The surprising trend of converting to Islam around the world: Why people are choosing Islam despite Islamophobia** A crowded train in Paris. A young woman sits quietly, reading a small book in her lap — the Qur’an. Her name is **Sophie**, and just six months ago, she was an atheist.
By waseem khan7 months ago in Viva
HOTTEST SUMMER BODS '25
In the spirit of ESPN The Body Issue that existed from 2009 to 2019, featuring legendary athletes such as Serena Williams, Ronda Rousey and Candace Parker, we celebrate body positivity as well as the accomplishments of some of the best women's track and field athletes in recent years.
By Winners Only7 months ago in Viva
I’m 18 With a Body Count of 10 — None of Them Were Random Hookups
I feel shame, and I’m tired of pretending that I don’t. I’m 18, and I’ve slept with ten people — to some, that’s a lot, to others, it’s nothing. To me, it’s quite a high number. I feel shameful about it. Not really because of the number, but because of how they happened — how I let some of them happen.
By Scarlett R. 🍁7 months ago in Viva
Is Fat Acceptance Losing Momentum?
The fat acceptance movement, rooted deeply in advocating for the dignity, rights, and visibility of people of all sizes, has evolved significantly over decades. Since its inception in the 1960s and 1970s, the movement has sought to challenge stigma and discrimination, while fostering body positivity and promoting health beyond traditional metrics. However, questions about the movement's current trajectory and momentum have surfaced in recent discourse. This exploration seeks to assess whether fat acceptance is utterly losing ground or simply undergoing transformation.
By Sarah Xenos8 months ago in Viva
