After the chaos caused by Hurricane Irene this weekend, it seems appropriate that today marks the sixth anniversary of New Orleans’ devastating Katrina. I’m lucky enough to live far away from both of these storms but, simply as a human being, I feel deeply for everyone affected. In solidarity with my East Coast friends and…
When Valerie Hearder wrote to tell us her Africa story, we were blown away and asked her to share it with all of you. We are so proud to end our Mama Africa theme with her piece, which will introduce you to the amazing Grandmothers who are almost single-handedly nurturing the millions of children orphaned…
I met Gabrielle Gosselin at the Jo Malone counter in Bloomingdale’s, where somehow we started talking about Africa. She had just gotten back and was feeling a little out of sorts, especially amidst the excess of Bloomie’s. I was so impressed by what she had been doing on the other end of the world and…
We’re always excited to hear from readers in other countries so when Chioma Agwuegbo emailed us a few months ago, we immediately enlisted her to write a guest post! Chioma grew up in Nigeria, where she graduated from Ebonyi State University with a degree in Mass Communication. She’s worked as a researcher, writer and producer…
Our good friend, Meredith Lee, may not be an official Ultimate Viewer but Oprah had — and continues to have — a huge impact on her. Oprah inspired her to make the most important move — literally — of her life, and Meredith, recently diagnosed with breast cancer, is paying it forward by inspiring others…
