Rebecca Rosman is a freelance journalist based in Paris.

All Stories by Rebecca Rosman

June 5, 2023

‘A polarizing force of change’

Zola Chatman, a Chicago-based artist, musician and community organizer, says her Blackness, Queerness and Transness sit in a place that refutes so many societal norms when it comes to defining American identity.

October 19, 2021

What women 'auto-know'

Growing up, Audra Fordin’s dad discouraged her from entering the family auto business. But she saw an opportunity — educating and empowering women about auto mechanics.

August 17, 2021

Art on the tiniest canvas

In 2010, Japanese native Elina Ogawa came to New York to learn English, working at a nail salon on the side. Just two years later, a win in a prestigious nail art competition led to gigs for celebrities, magazines and fashion shows.

July 27, 2021

Ending period poverty, one stall at a time

More than 4 in 5 teens have either missed class time or know a classmate who missed class time because they did not have access to period products. Two high school students were on a mission to change that.

March 5, 2021

The transparency test

Why are salaries kept secret? It’s a question that got the employees at a startup called Undercurrent thinking.