Our Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2024 - Nate Douglas, Florida House of Representatives, District 37

This week we are profiling our youngest candidate of the season, Nate Douglas (he/him). At 23 years of age, Nate is no stranger to politics, having won his first elected office at age 19 to be the supervisor of the Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District. This gay Gen-Z coder decided to enter politics to protect working-class families like his own from corporate greed, advocating for homeowners and renters against exploitative practices, championing bodily autonomy under a regressive state government, and fighting to protect the environment from the influence of big developers and fossil fuel industries. The top three issues he is most passionate about are climate change, economic justice, and healthcare.

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 54, zissue 54.4Andrew FOctober 28, 2024black, gay, gen-z, election 2024Comment

Our Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2024 - Chibuihe Asonye, Illinois's 13th Congressional District

Chibuihe Asonye (she/her/hers) is a Gen Z Chicago native and University of Ilinois graduate (2018) who currently works as a resident advisor at the university. Chibu is running as a Green Party candidate in Illinois’ 13th Congressional District. Because she fell short of the required 12,000 signatures to appear on the ballot in the November election, Chibu is now running as a write-in candidate. A Nigerian-American and youngest of four, Chibu is passionate about election reform and the wellbeing of her community.

Our Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2024 - Sabrina Bousbar, Florida's 13th Congressional District

Today we have the fourth installment in our profiles of our favorite Progressive candidates who are running to represent their communities at the state and federal levels, and move the country forward to ensure that all Americans are equally represented in government. Sabrina Bousbar (she/her) is a Gen Z Colombian Moroccan with a background in political organizing, as well as in emergency management and natural disaster response, which is a particularly useful background in her Florida district, which was devastated in 2022 by Hurricane Ian. Sabrina has a Bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and a Master’s degree from Georgetown University, and is passionate about women’s rights, the climate crisis, social security, and the affordability crisis.

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 54, zissue 54.1Andrew FMarch 27, 2024gen-z, woman, brown, politician, election, politics, Politics, political, emergency, HurricaneComment

Fiona Frills - Changing the Game in Skincare

Fiona Frills, the founder and Gen Z entrepreneur behind Frilliance, is not only a young entrepreneur providing clean, affordable, and effective skincare for teenagers, but she is also a successful YouTube influencer with nearly 1 million subscribers. Frilliance has a wide range of products, such as the cutest heart-shaped pimple patches and a soothing Perfecting Primer + Serum, which you will not want to miss! She also has makeup assortments such as cream blushes, illuminating cream highlighters, and moisturizing lip balms. Her line doesn't stop there, as she also has acne-fighting face masks to help combat the long-term pandemic. Fiona Frills is changing the game in teen skincare by being a relatable and accessible source for teen skincare shopping, and we couldn't be happier. Continue reading to learn more about Fiona Frills' skin care line development journey, as well as her Frilliance routine and upcoming new drops!

SWAC: Beauty, zIssue 44Maddy MaierJuly 26, 2022skincare, #skincare, young, entrepreneur, women entrepreneur, influencer, gen-z, makeup, brand, clean, natural, acne, natural makeupComment

Laura Marano's New Deluxe EP Has Strong Bestie Energy

Strong Bestie Energy is the best way to describe the actress-turned-singer-songwriter, Laura Marano. Known for the role of Ally on Disney Channel’s Austin and Ally, Laura Marano has always been known as the best friend, the girl next door, and overall, a down to earth star. All of these qualities are manifested in Laura’s EP You. This past month, Laura released the Deluxe EP of You, featuring duets “Honest With You” with Alextbh Duet and “Can’t Help Myself” with Poe Leos and Jean Deaux. Jejune got the opportunity to sit down with Laura in a live listening session of the album from Laura’s cozy home (via Zoom of course) and learn all about the album’s new sound.

The Emoji Story: Emojis As The Voice Of The People

Have you ever spent hours thinking about an emoji that was sent to you? Trying to make sense of it and/or attaching new meaning to it? Trying to see symbols within symbols or personal meaning of you who are in character form. Maybe it is about who you are and sometimes who you aren't. In the current digital age, emojis are the voices of people. These little visual symbols have a big world which consists of infinite meanings. They aren't just for communicating, they’ve become an accessible symbol of activism, sexual identity, and politics.

Art, zIssue 33Başak YirmibeşogluJune 4, 2021#theemojistory, #documentaries, #film, #jennifer8lee, #emojis, representation, Art, generation, gen-z, emojis, emojiComment

Editorial - Ava Cantrell - Brains ~ Heart ~ Beauty

Brains, heart, beauty… Ava Cantrell is a triple threat. The nineteen-year-old actress has grown up on the sets of Hollywood (you may recognize her from The Haunted Hathaways or Young Sheldon) and now she is a young entrepreneur! Ava’s new company ZOOMe is all about protecting your eyes during screen time. Blue light has become the ambiance of our everyday lives. From work screens to scrolling on Instagram, the slight glare of blue light has situated itself as a constant. When Ava realized the constant strain, she set out to make her own line of blue lens glasses with her family. Her brand ZOOMe offers lenses that give much-needed protection to our eyes so we can keep scrolling safely and stylishly. Ava brings her heart to her business and also to several charity initiatives —even during quarantine! Please continue reading for our exclusive editorial with Ava Cantrell.

Fall in Love with Teen Singer-Songwriter Lana Chalfoun

Young love can be a dream or a nightmare and Lana Chalfoun offers both perspectives in her music. Her new single “Cut Off” (coming out Feb. 12th) is a break-up song just in time for Valentine’s Day, which to be honest, is the perfect day to let yourself mourn lost love and move on by February 15th. A fount of youthful sound and energy, Lana’s been dropping music through the pandemic (check out her other singles “Be OK” and “Get Mad”), all of which share the twists and turns of love, anxiety, and coming of age. In our interview with Lana we talk about her music and her chosen charity of choice The Red Glasses Movement. Keep reading to fall more in love with Lana in our exclusive interview below.