Image courtesy of Témi Shobowale. Design by Danielle CampbellWelcome to My Story, our new weekly series dedicated to creatives of colour and their paths to success. By championing these diverse stories and backgrounds, we hope that our understanding of the cultural conversations around beauty and fashion will expand and that respect for our differences will
Month: June 2020
If you have a vagina, you probably haven’t been giving it enough TLC and that’s got to change. Talking about vaginal health has been taboo for entirely too long, and it’s important you know more about your vagina, how to best care for it, and how to maintain and achieve good vaginal health. You may
After nearly two weeks of silence on her Twitter while Black Lives Matter protests swept the nation, Taylor Swift returned to the platform to advocate for the movement. Some fans applauded her for using her social media to speak out; others were less impressed and wanted more from her, especially since she waited so long
We’re used to seeing Cardi B in an array of colorful wigs and cuts, but on Monday night, June 8th, Cardi ditched her wig to show followers how healthy her natural hair has become over the years. And it’s all thanks to a nourishing DIY mask she makes for herself and daughter Kulture. Just as
Amplifying Black voices involves more than just collectively heralding it in the streets. Indeed, it is a great start, but to really stimulate continuing change and repeal systemic racism in myriad industries, those in positions of power and influence need to put their money where their mouths are. This is what Aurora James was requesting
Photograph courtesy of ALDOThe American influencer has teamed up with the Canadian footwear brand on a collection of summer staples. By Maddison Glendinning Date June 9, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Late last month, Canadian footwear giant ALDO unveiled its newest collaboration with global style icon, Rocky Barnes. The collection is comprised of four footwear styles, each
States around the US are starting to open up after a few months of stay-at-home orders, and a new study from the University of California, Berkeley, suggests that such safety measures significantly stopped the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Researchers examined six countries — China, the US, France, Italy, Iran, and South Korea —
After police officers killed George Floyd on the streets of Minneapolis, protests emerged across the country—and around the world—to demand justice for Floyd and an end to police brutality. They continued even after many states enacted curfews and police used tear gas and rubber bullets against protestors. More than 10,000 protestors have been arrested, but
Image via YouTubeHere’s what the Obamas, Beyoncé and the cast of Schitt’s Creek had to say. By Pahull Bains Date June 8, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter With the world on pause due to the coronavirus pandemic, students graduating this year were denied an IRL commencement ceremony. But they got a pretty special virtual one. Led by
The Kardashian-Jenner family are accused of Photoshopping their photos regularly by fans and rarely respond to those kind of comments. But Kendall Jenner didn’t let a rumor that she Photoshopped a photo of herself at a Black Lives Matter protest linger on the internet very long. When she was called out of Twitter for seemingly
Three-time gold medalist Tianna Bartoletta is using her platform to talk about the reality of being a Black Olympian on Team USA. In an interview with The Irish Times, the reigning Olympic long jump champion and two-time 400m relay gold medalist spoke powerfully about the dichotomy between achieving the pinnacle of success in her sport
It used to be pretty easy to tell which brands didn’t really care about catering to darker skin tones; all you had to do was clock whichever brand’s foundation shades only went as deep as the colour of my palm (which, for the record, was most of them). But in the current post-Fenty era, diversity
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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez joined protesters in Los Angeles over the weekend to support the Black Lives Matter movement. Lopez’s 12-year-old twins Emme and Max made the couple’s signs, Lopez shared on her Instagram. Rodriguez, meanwhile, shared photos of them marching. Lopez wrote about how her children helped inspire her decision to go out
13 Reasons Why packs a lot into its final season, and while not all of it makes total sense, there’s one storyline that I found heartbreakingly relatable: Justin Foley’s struggle to stay clean. I got sober over a decade ago at the age of 19, and watching him fight to remain on track reminded me
The Ontario Court has appealed its ruling after a petition that circulated on Thursday garnered nearly 50,000 signatures On June 3, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in the cases of R. v. Sullivan and R. v. Chan. If that news doesn’t ring a bell, you might be more familiar with the headlines
Photography courtesy of Instagram/@maguireboutiqueMeet Maguire, which recently opened a Toronto boutique (and yes, it’s open) By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 8, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter When sisters Myriam and Romy Maguire launched their namesake footwear and accessory label just a few years ago, it was spurred on by an understanding of how the footwear industry
Lady Gaga gave one of the most empowering speeches of her career during YouTube’s Dear Class of 2020 virtual graduation ceremony today. The singer was one of the event’s high-profile commencement speakers, and she told graduates that she had originally recorded her message two weeks ago, before a black man and father named George Floyd
“The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman,” Malcolm X proclaimed in 1962. It’s been 58 years since he gave this powerful speech, and his words still ring true. Due to racial bias
Dear Class of 2020 LivestreamYouTube President Barack Obama gave his third virtual commencement speech today for YouTube’s Dear Class of 2020 graduation special. The former U.S. president urged the grads to get involved, vote, and to use this time during a global pandemic to “think about the values that matter to [them] most.” The former
Group-fitness expert Raneir Pollard leads you through a unilateral workout where you will focus on one side of your body at a time to enhance your balance while you weight train. One of the benefits of balance training? It’s an extra challenge for your core and booty. Grab some dumbbells or water bottles to use
This week, we’re back in action bringing you uplifting live workouts on Instagram, and we’re starting on Monday by dedicating a session to a cause that works toward racial justice. When you join us for Deja Riley’s workout on June 8, you’ll have the option of donating to Color of Change, a nonprofit that pushes
Former First Lady Michelle Obama gave one of the most inspiring speeches during YouTube’s Dear Class of 2020 graduation event and touched on the current events of Black Lives Matter protests, the struggles of a global pandemic, and the challenges that we are all facing as we fight for justice and equality in our communities.
If you ask me, one of the best feelings is that moment you stop your watch after a long run. As a marathon runner, I spend months building up my endurance and practicing long, long runs — we’re talking 15-plus miles at a time. As much as I love increasing that mileage, I also love