Category: Friendship

In Guatemala, A Collective of Young Artists Finds Family Through Film

The members of the Desobediencia Perfecta film production house did not see themselves reflected on screen. So they decided to create a space to tell stories of their own.
How Do We Split 2 Taylor Swift Eras Tour Tickets Among 4 Friends?

The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how to fairly divvy up two Eras tour tickets among four friends.
On a Caribbean Island, Young People Find Freedom in ‘Bike Life’

Cabrage, a kind of rodeo on wheels, offers riders exhilarating thrills and a deep sense of camaraderie in Fort-de-France, Martinique.
For Black Debutantes in Detroit, Cotillion Is More Than a Ball

The Cotillion Society of Detroit teaches girls not just dance and etiquette but also leadership skills and financial literacy, preparing them to be poised, empowered adults.
Traveling the World With Your Best Friend at Any Age

At 81 years old, Eleanor Hamby and Dr. Sandra Hazelip traveled from the icy shores of Antarctica to the rocky majesty of the Grand Canyon — in 80 days.
At This Texas Campus Ministry, ‘Inclusive Love’ Is the Mission

Students at the University of Texas in Austin have found a safe haven at the Texas Wesley, a Methodist group whose doors are open to all.
In Seville, Spain, These Young Rappers Come Together to Turn “Tears Into Rhymes”

For the young men in this community, many of whom are immigrants, a public basketball court is a place of joy and strength, and a sacred ground for musical improvisation.
For a Queer Community in Los Angeles, This Public Park is a Lifeline

At a time when their right to exist is under attack, these young L.G.B.T.Q. adults have carved out a space of safety, intimacy and friendship for themselves.
How to Leave Your Friends an Inheritance After Your Death

For many people who feel closer to friends than family, estate planning can require special considerations.
13 Women, 30 Activities and One Goal: Make Friends

The New York Times – Travel:
I traveled to Morocco with a group-travel company that promises to build “meaningful friendships” among its youngish clientele.
Where Did All Your Zoom Friends Go?

The New York Times – Business:
They got lost in this weird moment, where the world is caught between crisis and normalcy, nostalgic for house parties — and Houseparty, too.
At Camp Naru, Nobody Is ‘an Outlier’

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
For most of the year, many of these Korean American kids feel like they stick out. But for one week of the summer, they find a sanctuary where everybody belongs.