"I’m always chasing that feeling of walking down the street and having someone do a double-take at my outfit," says Mbiye Kasonga, a D.C.-based podcast producer. "I’m also Congolese — we wear bright colors and have no fear of standing out." Here, she shares a dress made for adventures and three books to discuss at a book club...

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How was your weekend? A few months ago, a lovely CoJ reader named Molly asked if everyone could share weekend recaps now and again. Here's mine, and please share yours in the comments, if you'd like...