We’re now over two months into the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement globally. By and large the media has stopped reporting on the marches and protests across North America with the same frequency and urgency as they were two months ago, but they’re still happening and they still matter. And while the spotlight
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Let’s be honest: the changing room experience does nothing for the already tender task of test-driving a bathing suit. Ordering swimwear online allows for a more relaxed try-on session at home, plus it opens up a whole world of options that might better suit your body, budget and style inclinations. On the flip side, taking
If your body is feeling achy from all the new workouts you’ve been doing or from sitting for too long, we’ve found a cure: The Fitness Marshall’s latest dance cardio workout to “Head and Heart” by Joel Corry featuring MNEK. The three-minute workout is great for anyone who’s feeling a little groggy or new to
BET Awards 2020Getty Images Hi! Just a quick note to let you know that my address has changed! After careful consideration, I have decided to continue my quarantine at Michelle Obama’s podcast studio. Please forward all my mail to 1 Michelle Obama’s Podcast Studio Way, Basement, The Better Timeline, USA. I very much look forward
Photograph courtesy of Fenty SkinT-minus one day until you can get your hands on them. By Maddison Glendinning Date July 28, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Earlier this month, Rihanna announced that she would be dropping her highly anticipated Fenty Skin line on July 31 – and now, the first three products from the brand extension have
Rhonda Harper has been in Senegal since January. It was meant to be a short trip for Harper, the founder of Black Girls Surf, to do some filming with Khadjou Sambe, a Senegalese surfer whom she’s training for the Olympics and the pro World Surf League. But days before Harper was due to return to
Fresh off Insecure‘s eight Emmy nominations, Issa Rae is setting up her next project. Deadline reports that Rae is eyeing a starring role in Sinkhole, a genre film produced by Jordan Peele. Rae will co-produce and develop the movie alongside Peele, according to the outlet. The movie is based on a short story by Leyna
Celebrating local culture through an offering of comfy casualwear. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date July 29, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Jonell George didn’t think she’d ever be at the helm of a clothing brand. But in 2017, the writer and mother–who now works on her brand, Lost In, with her daughters–awoke from a dream that motivated
From not enough sleep to not hydrating properly before a long run, I can typically pinpoint what’s caused a bad workout. But, as of late, I’ve been feeling more fatigued than normal with my mind wandering to work during my favorite online classes. And my runs? Let’s just say my last 5K felt more like
Leonardo CendamoGetty Images The Vanishing Half The book of the summer is coming to the screen. Deadline reports that The Vanishing Half, the new bestselling novel from Brit Bennett, will be adapted into an HBO limited series. The premium cable channel won what is described by the outlet as a “wild auction” amid 17 bidders
Buying a used designer handbag is a trust fall. You risk it all for the potential of finding your dream investment bag at a discount, while anxieties of authenticity, quality, and value retention lurk in the back of your mind. Am I going to destroy my vintage Birkin bag if I clean it with water?
We spoke to its founder, actress Tonya Williams, about the recent launch, why she dislikes the catchall term BIPOC, and her hopes for the industry moving forward. By Pahull Bains Date July 29, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter When it comes to the lack of representation of people of colour in the film and television industry, both
Restrictions vary across the country—here’s what to know before flying After months of Instagram strolling, Netflix-watching and recipe experimentation of quarantine, we are all itching to get away now that the weather is warmer and businesses are reopening. To help you navigate the complicated flight and travel restrictions across Canada, and internationally, we’ve rounded up
One anti-mask argument you hear a lot is that face masks — even the non-medical grade ones currently recommended for public use — will deprive you of oxygen, suffocate you with carbon dioxide, and generally cause damage to your lungs, particularly if you have underlying pulmonary conditions like asthma. It’s gotten to the point that
“Jen” didn’t plan to get naked. She just did. After a long day of protesting in Portland, Oregon—where federal officers have been dispatched to crack down on Black Lives Matter demonstrations—the sex-worker stripped down and positioned herself on the pavement facing a line of police. An Oregonian staff photographer snapped a shot of the performative
When Latosha Stone first attempted the sport that would later become her lifeblood, it did not go as planned. She was in sixth grade and using a “crappy” Penny board; she fell off the skateboard as soon as she started, hurt her arm, and shelved the hobby. Then, in high school, she took it up
Photo by GP Images/WireImageAs Alexis might say, “Nom nom for us, David!” By Pahull Bains Date July 28, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Schitt’s Creek is really going out with a bang, with its sixth and final season receiving a whopping 15 Emmy nominations this morning, spanning acting, writing, directing, costumes, hairstyling, makeup and several other categories.
Other than my mother putting me in swimming lessons as a toddler and the swimming test I had to pass in order to join my friends in the deep end of the pool at camp, my experience with proper swimming has been very little. Although I do know basic strokes and feel comfortable catching some
After her colleague Rep. Ted Yoho (R-FL) reportedly accosted her on the steps of the Capitol and called her a “fucking bitch,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) responded last week on the House floor. Her powerful 10-minute remarks about the abuse she and other women endure in the workplace went viral. During one of the speech’s
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALYSSA LAU AND ERIC YUN. Design by Danielle Campbell. Welcome to My Story, our 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
As protests continue to take place in cities throughout the country, the fight for racial justice is very much alive on social media as well. And while social media was already an inherently stressful place — particularly in the midst of a pandemic — it may feel even more anxiety-inducing now. “Advocating for racial equity
Goodness knows that when it comes to choosing which actor, series, or TV movie to honor with an Emmy, the Academy hasn’t always done the right thing. But this year’s Emmy nominations have actually given us a lot more to be excited about than not. Though the consistently stellar Better Things and One Day at
Photography via Instagram/terry_towellingPairs perfectly with a pool. It’s time to upgrade your loungewear to feel more like a summer essential and the terry cloth trend will do just that. As seen on the runways at Peter Pilotto and Marine Serre, the cozy fabric that is one part beach towel is an easy way to make
August 1 marks the abolition of the enslavement in British colonies, including Canada. Here, three Canadians explain what the day means to them Marking Emancipation Day 2020 will be a very different experience from years past. With the backdrop of simultaneous public health crises—the COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing police violence—we’re forced to recognize this momentous