The Inclusivity Issue Autumn ’23 PHOTOGRAPHS BY: CHEFF JJ JOHNSON, HISI STUDIO | LISA-BLUE | COTTONBRO STUDIO, SISTA CREATIVES RISING WRITTEN BY: TRYSTANNE CUNNIGHAM STORY BEHIND THE COVER:
This Autumn, we’ve chosen three distinct covers that resonate with our core values and epitomize our commitment to creativity, inclusivity, and love for the myriad expressions of human life.
WEARING THE UNSEEN HISI STUDIO’S JOURNEY Our first choice of “Wearing the Unseen” as a cover is a groundbreaking statement. It represents a movement towards fashion that is accessible and inclusive. Hisi Studio’s revolutionary work in designing fashion for the visually impaired is a stride toward inclusivity that we wholeheartedly support. This cover mirrors our unshakable belief in pushing boundaries and fashioning a world where everyone feels seen and valued.
Wearing the Unseen Hisi Studio’s Journey
RICE AND ROOTS CHEF JJ JOHNSON
This second cover graced by Chef JJ Johnson’s culinary artistry is more than just a nod to delectable cuisine. It’s a tribute to the global amalgamation of flavors, connecting cultures and traditions on a single plate. We chose this cover to symbolize our shared human connection and the exploration of cultures that define TrooRa Magazine’s essence.
ART WITH A HEART SISTA CREATIVES RISING
Wearing the Unseen Hisi Studio’s Journey
Our third cover, “Art with a Heart,” is an affectionate homage to the mother-daughter duo behind Sista Creatives. Their initiative not only fosters creativity but also stands for equitability and empowerment in the art world. This cover was chosen as it exemplifies the core of what TrooRa Magazine seeks to amplify - love, creativity, and the audacity to create positive change in the world. In choosing these three covers, we have endeavored to curate a visual experience that speaks to different facets of our readers’ values and creative love. Each cover is a narrative, a testament to our shared commitment to inclusivity, empathy, and the appreciation of human diversity. We invite you, our beloved readers, to choose the cover that resonates with you, knowing that each one is a reflection of our collective passion for life’s beautiful complexity. Let The Inclusivity Issue Autumn ‘23 of TrooRa Magazine be your companion in celebrating a world that thrives on connection, compassion, and boundless creativity.
Art with a Heart Sista Creatives Rising
Chef JJ Johnson
In our journey to mirror the diverse and enriching world that surrounds us, I found it crucial, as the founder, creative director, and executive editor-in-chief, to collaborate with our team in taking an unorthodox yet exciting approach to the quantities of our cover selections. By choosing not one but three covers for each issue, we embrace a multifaceted perspective that resonates with the richness of human experience. This choice allows us to feature various dimensions of creativity, culture, and innovation, sometimes reflecting different angles of the same article and other times highlighting three distinct featured articles. This approach is a celebration of variety and a conscious decision to acknowledge that there isn’t just one story or one way to view the world. It offers our readers a choice, empowering them to connect with the image or theme that speaks most profoundly to their values, interests, and creative love. It’s more than a magazine cover; it’s an expression of our commitment to inclusivity and our respect for the individual voices that make up our vibrant community.
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