In this issue

THE FRIEND ZONE Our grown woman’s guide to being a better BFF in the modern age,
with advice for using online tools to strengthen your offline relationships.

WHERE ARE YOU GOING? Meet Pumpkin, the rescue raccoon who fell out of a tree and into the arms of a loving family.

HOLD THE PHONE Say hello to your new signature scent.

AFRO-MATIONS! Four women rocking fabulous ‘fros share the sentiments behind their styles.

Afro-Mations!

Since the ‘60s, the Afro has been a symbol of power, purpose, and pride. Now, with the resurgence of the natural hair movement, the look is taking center stage again. Four women sporting fabulous ’fros share the deeply personal ways their iconic hairstyle continues to send a message.

4 mins

“I WAS AGAINST VACCINES...

but not anymore.” Three women talk about how they came to see lifesaving immunizations in a new light.

6 mins

Not-So-Good Morning

For some anxiety sufferers, the darkest hours are just after dawn. But there is hope for a sunnier start to each day.

3 mins

Upright Citizens

Stand strong and tall with this bone-building advice.

3 mins

Reaching For The Star

Erin Somers on navigating adulthood—and a minor celebrity—over one misspent stint in L.A.

4 mins

The Friend Zone

A present-day primer on nurturing, savoring, and decoding your relationships with your best pals.

10+ mins

Oprah Talks To Malcolm Gladwell

Since the publication of The Tipping Point nearly two decades ago, Malcolm Gladwell has made a career of writing books that drive the cultural conversation. His latest offers a provocative take on what close encounters between strangers have to teach us, and how we can get better at reading each other’s signals. Oprah sat down with the author and creator of the popular podcast Revisionist History to talk about some of his surprising conclusions.

9 mins

Where Are You Gong?

ONE EXTREMELY WINDY DAY about four years ago, my mother noticed that a very young raccoon had fallen from its nest. She watched and waited, but the raccoon mother never returned. My mom took the baby to the vet, who told us it was a girl—and that she had a broken leg.

1 min

Beauty & The Bestie

Because no one sees a person’s gorgeous potential more clearly than a good friend, we asked readers to nominate the special pals in their lives who would benefit, inside and out, from a day of primping and pampering. O’s glam dream team—hairstylist Ken Paves, haircolorist Amaran Asylum, and makeup artist Carmindy—was happy to oblige, giving updates to a few lucky ladies. A new look and a new lease on life? That’s what friends are for!

7 mins

The Color Of Money

The particular financial stress of being young, professional, female—and black

10+ mins

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