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“I’m going to be crowned Emperor of New York next...

“I’m going to be crowned Emperor of New York next Saturday night!”
“What does the Emperor do?”
“… it’s a charity thing.”

Today in microfashion…

Today in microfashion…

“I’m trying to get back into the workforce.”

“I’m trying to get back into the workforce.”

Today in microfashion…

Today in microfashion…

Today in microfashion…

Today in microfashion…

“Gohe is from Ethiopia and I’m from Bosnia. We were together for...

“Gohe is from Ethiopia and I’m from Bosnia. We were together for four years. We met as international students in Missouri, and we hoped that we’d both find jobs when we graduated, so that we could stay together in America. She found a job, but I didn’t. I sent 150 or 200 applications. I had 35 interviews. 4 or 5 of them went to the third round, but I think my visa status ruined my chances every time. I can’t ask her to come with me to Bosnia. There’s not enough opportunity for her. When it became clear that I would have to go back, she moved out of the apartment to make it easier for us. I went over to her new place yesterday to help her paint some frames. We thought it would be a fun project, but we couldn’t even look at each other or speak. I’m leaving for Bosnia in two days. If I could, I just want to tell her that I love her.”

“My only memory of my mom is her dying. I remember the...

“My only memory of my mom is her dying. I remember the doctors were in her room trying to save her. And I remember I was screaming, and my dad was crying, and I kept trying to run into her bedroom, but every time I got to the door, my father would catch me and bring me back to the couch.”

"My only memory of my mom is her dying. I remember the doctors...

"My only memory of my mom is her dying. I remember the doctors were in her room trying to save her. And I remember I was screaming, and my dad was crying, and I kept trying to run into her bedroom, but every time I got to the door, my father would catch me and bring me back to the couch."

“Sometimes I hate my name because it always draws attention to...

“Sometimes I hate my name because it always draws attention to me, and I’m not a very social person. My family moved this year from Pennsylvania. I was so scared the first day of school that someone would notice me. I wouldn’t even adjust my seat because I thought it would make a noise. One time I really had to cough, but I held it in. When the teacher started calling attendance, I got really nervous, because every time people learn my name is Beyoncé, somebody starts singing ‘Single Ladies.’ And some did, of course. But the second day of school wasn’t too bad. Because everyone knew my name.”

Perhaps the coolest part of Mott Hall Bridges Academy’s...

Perhaps the coolest part of Mott Hall Bridges Academy’s tour of Harvard University was when each student got to choose a college course to attend. I chose to tag along for the Soft and Wearable Robots course. (Because robots.) Here’s Jamal demonstrating a wearable robot that will one day help stroke victims compensate for diminished motor skills.