to speak about persecution and the need for empathy in today’s society. Expressing the gratitude he felt for being able to portray Juan — the mentor to Moonlight's main character — who "saw a young man folding into himself as a result of the persecution of his community" and took "that opportunity to uplift him and tell him he mattered," Mahershala said he hoped that this sort of empathy was something "we do a better job of" in the future. This is a good week to get your ducks in a row: Pick out your back-to-school supplies and wardrobe-and get organized! Act now because by the end of the week, your love life will take a turn, shifting your priorities. Astley and her team set out to create a publication that understood the important thoughts, dreams, and goals of young women. “[We] purposefully waved good-bye to all that. I wanted to explore and celebrate how girls expressed their own spirit and creativity through their style. Teen Vogue was keenly focused on supporting females in their own physical and mental health, in their ambitions and goals for their own futures, and in their personal journey to fulfillment." Adding, "We did not link any of that to landing a boyfriend, nor did we assume they even wanted one! I think it was refreshing and affirming.” Do we let the pain and suffering of Palestinians continue in our name, or do we fight to end our community’s support for the occupation, standing by our values of freedom and dignity for all?