Here’s just a sample of group chats that have been messaging me recently: college friends, housemates, camp friends, friends I met in adulthood, high-school friends, a subset of high-school friends who live in New York City, a subset of high-school friends who are single, a group of friends going to a birthday party, a smaller …
In the summer of 1998, Mecca, the famous Tunnel nightclub in Manhattan, became the epicenter of hip-hop culture. The crowd, dressed in designer brands like Versace, DKNY, and Polo Sport, eagerly awaited the performances of legendary artists like Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes, and Lil’ Kim. The energy was palpable as cars with booming stereos passed by, …
This article was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a single must-read from The Atlantic, Monday through Friday. Sign up for it here. My baby pictures and videos are a source of embarrassment. I have images of myself wearing nothing but a diaper and videos of me …
Crying is a natural biological process, yet it’s not uncommon for people to go long periods without shedding a tear. Author Benjamin Perry’s “Cry, Baby” examines the benefits of crying and why it’s worth reclaiming this emotional act. Perry reflects on his own experiences and how he went from someone who hadn’t cried in years …