The people who come to Sally’s salon aren’t just looking for the best braids in town—they’re looking to be understood.

A voguing house is a family, a dance crew, a therapy group—and an elite squad of competitors.

At a time when deaf schools and organizations are closing down all over the country, New Yorkers can find solace at the city’s last deaf club.

This iconic role-playing game creates real community and purpose for its players, even if it’s all a fantasy. Where else do you get to explore so many identities at once?