Every Nigga Is a Star

Every Nigga Is a Star, Word to Lindsay Peoples Wagner

You probably saw the above picture and instantly noticed the black girl sitting in the chair with the frame in the background telling us that “Every Nigga is a Star”. This black girl with the bold statement in the background, is none other than Lindsay Peoples Wagner, the new editor in chief at Teen Vogue Magazine.

        Before taking her throne at the Conde Nast magazine, Peoples Wagner reigned as the fashion editor at New York Magazine and The Cut. Of course, we root for everyone black, but especially when those black faces speak on the principles that we stand for. She has been known to openly voice the facts on race, politics, and culture when it comes to the fashion world and working in the industry.

Not only should we stan her voice, but her humble beginnings that have come full circle. To quote Drizzy, Peoples Wagner started from the bottom at Teen Vogue as an intern in the fashion closet. This journey attests to why you must grind until you make it to the top. Her story is a prime example of what happens when you start off small and rise to the big leagues. A black girl fresh out of college, starting off as a fashion intern and then landing a seat at the table as editor in chief… a come- up story dressed in melanin and dipped in excellence.

        Peoples Wagner is taken over the role that Elaine Welteroth once held. Auntie Elaine did the damn thing at Teen Vogue by increasing the magazine’s coverage on social, political, and cultural issues that catered to a larger, more diverse crow. It’s not even a question if Lindsay will do that and then some in her newly appointed position. As editor in chief, she will be responsible for everything from the digital and social department, to the annual Teen Vogue Summit.

We trust this good girl to rise to the occasion of keeping the flavor and diversity coming to Teen Vogue. We need more black girls in high positions in the world. Matter of fact, we have them! Get off your butt and get working. Grind for your goals and understand that small steps lead to big thrones. Let Lindsay be your motivation when you feel like your internship is dragging and won’t lead to anything. Look at the picture of her sitting in her office with that frame in the background. Lindsay is a star and so are you. Congrats lady and we can’t wait to see what you do!