Identity Edition
Letter from the Editor
I’m excited to introduce Identity, the first edition of Emergence Magazine. This issue showcases a collection of photos and images that explore identity and how it shapes who we are.
We established this organization to provide an inclusive space for individuals. Our mission is to celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of fashion, lifestyle, and beauty while uplifting minority voices. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and representation, we aim to highlight the talents, stories, and experiences of marginalized communities, celebrating the unique qualities that define us.
Identity shapes who we are and connects us to the world around us. It shapes how we perceive ourselves, how others see us, and how we engage with the world. Shaped by the cultures we come from, the people we meet, and the experiences we live through, identity is something we navigate every day. It’s fluid, constantly evolving, rediscovering, and redefining itself.
This edition celebrates the beauty of embracing your true self and the strength that comes from self-discovery. As you explore these pages, we encourage you to take a moment to reflect on your own identity—what it means to you, how it has evolved, and how it continues to influence the way you navigate the world.
Thank you for being part of this journey with us. We’re so proud to share our first issue of Emergence Magazine, and we hope it resonates with you as deeply as it has with us.
Cashmere Booker EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
R&B
IDENTITY & YOU
We invite you to take a moment to reflect on what identity means to you. Use the mirror to showcase your identity, whether through drawing or writing, to express what you see, feel, or think about who you are. Consider what represents you—your culture, your experiences, and your dreams. Once you've completed your creation, we’d love for you to share it with us!
ISSUE CREDITS
Editor-in-Chief: Cashmere Booker
Creative Director: Yasmine Booker
Co-Photographers:
Rose Herron & Maya Solganik
Head Stylist: Paris Marshall
Public Relations Chair: Linh Doan
Career Development Chair: AnaCecilia Cornejo
Cover
Photographer: Maya Solganik
Model: Anthony George
Graphic Designer: Cashmere Booker
Hair
Photographers: Abigail Edwards & Hailey Officer
Models: Paris Marshall, Meredith Queener, Morgan Queener, Kailynn Phillips, Yonevea Sapcut
Graphic Designers: Avery Lo, Zoe Reed, Nina Sa Barreto
Pockets of Culture
Photographer: Rose Herron
Models: Kailynn Phillips, Paris Marshall, Isaiah Moss, Henry Waddell IV
Graphic Designers: Avery Lo, Nina Sa Barreto, Margot Hawthorne
Alternative
Photographers: Rose Herron & Hailey Officer
Models: Diego Druz, Leyla Fern, Sydney Pope, Alexis Nguyen, Anthony George, Eduardo Rodriguez, Joanna Njeri
Graphic Designers: Laela Johnson, Cashmere Booker, Zoe Reed, Nina Sa Barreto
Groove
Photographer: Maya Solganik
Models: Laela Johnson, Nina Sa Barreto, Paris Marshall, Zoe Reed, Abigail Edwards
Graphic Designers: Margot Hawthorne, Magdalena Burkholder, Laela Johnson
