This is the longest stretch of downtime that Kiana Ledé has had in a while. With four EPs and one critically-acclaimed album, Kiki, 2020 was primed for a Kiana takeover. But, in a season where staying home is the new normal, she’s giving herself the time and space to just be. Turn on your KianaCam,
Photo by Arindam Shivaani/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesIf you’re a non-Black person who has never fully engaged with the reality of systemic racism due to your own privilege, it’s on you to educate yourself. By Pahull Bains Date June 1, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter The past week has been a heavy one. The reality of anti-Black racism
FLARE asked Black writers to share what they feel is the most pressing issue facing Black women today. This is Toronto-based writer Sharine Taylor’s response I decided to gel down my typically unruly hair. On any other day, I would have worn it in a ponytail, perched high on my head like a crown, but
My home workout routine is mainly focused on loosening my tight joints while stretching and strengthening my body in a way that promotes good posture to prevent WFH pains — which is why Pilates and barre YouTube workouts are my new go-tos. But the more I press play on the two fitness methods, the more
If you need mental health assistance right now, call the NAMI Helpline at 800-950-NAMI or text “NAMI” to 741741. Black lives matter, and so does Black mental health. The Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health reports that African Americans are 10 percent more likely to experience serious psychological distress. At the same time,
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When I was in college, I was diagnosed with depression. I had suspected that I had depression as a teenager, but chalked it up to hormones and teenage angst. As I got older, things got considerably worse, and I found myself feeling sad and struggling with suicidal ideation. I sought therapy and medication in my
Samir HusseinGetty Images The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust is openly siding with the Black Lives Matter moment as protests for racial justice take place across America. The trust, which is overseen by Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry, and Duchess Meghan, took to social media to share a message of support to those who are protesting and demanding
Photo by Claudio Lavenia/Getty ImagesAce Ventura but make it fashion. Hawaiian shirts may not be the first piece of clothing you think of when planning a fashionable look but designers and street style stars are helping shed the piece’s negative reputation one tropical print at a time. Previously reserved for vacation, these boxy styles were
From Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany and more—activists around the world showed up for Black lives this weekend in solidarity with American protesters While thousands of people protested all across the United States against police brutality after the death of George Floyd—an unarmed Black man who was killed by officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis on
If you’re a Black woman looking for a therapist or another kind of mental health professional, it’s likely that you’re seeking out the help of another Black woman, according to licensed psychologist Joy Harden Bradford, PhD. “Many Black women and girls have stated a preference for a therapist who looks like them because there is
Former President Barack Obama returned to social media today to share tips on how to sustain momentum and create real change in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of a white police officer. Obama shared a short article he wrote on Medium as Black Lives Matter protests against police brutality continue across
Photography by Renata Kaveh.“I want things to have more of a life span,” says designer Edilou Canedo. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 1, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter We’re all looking for ways to consume style goods more mindfully right now; and it’s something that jewellery brand Cuchara’s founder has been thinking about for years. “In
After many unfortunately stressful savasanas, I finally discovered I prefer flowing through a yoga sequence while dripping in sweat — my local hot yoga studio is what got me committed to a regular practice. With social distancing in effect, attending a group class set to a little under 100 degrees isn’t a reality, and I
Last Monday, a 46-year-old Minneapolis man named George Floyd was killed by a police officer named Derek Chauvin. Chauvin put his knee on Floyd’s neck for close to nine minutes, including the three minutes when Floyd was unresponsive. Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder. This happened in the middle of a global pandemic, but
This is Meet My Workout Routine, where we profile weekly workout routines — unvarnished and imperfect — from women across all walks of life. Who: Michele Fumagalli, registered dietitian, mom, former pro and collegiate soccer player, 2018 CrossFit Games competitor, recipe developer, and blogger based in Chicago. What: Her workout routine over one week in
Anadolu AgencyGetty Images This past Monday, 46-year-old George Floyd died after a Minneapolis police officer pinned him to the ground and pressed his knee into his neck, while Floyd pleaded for help and repeatedly said he could not breathe. The officers were responding to “a report of a counterfeit bill being passed” when they located
Need a little home workout motivation? We’re teaming up with expert trainers on our POPSUGAR Fitness Instagram page to lead you through inspiring, muscle-strengthening, heart-pounding live workouts. In case you miss any of them, we’re adding them to the POPSUGAR Fitness Instagram feed and rounding them all up here so you can follow along when
As protests continue across the U.S. and world following the murder of Minneapolis man George Floyd by police officer Derek Chauvin, these companies are releasing statements about the Black Lives Matter movement. Here is a list of the companies who are standing in solidarity with the movement and the protests. This post will be updated.
As viewers of The Last Dance and longtime basketball fans know, Dennis Rodman is definitely one of basketball’s most memorable stars. The famously quirky player is best known for being part of the championship-machine Chicago Bulls in the 1990s, but his life after the Bulls has perhaps grabbed even more headlines. As the championship era
On Saturday, Billie Eilish posted on Instagram to share her feelings about the phrase “white lives matter” as protests around the country continue following George Floyd’s death at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. “I’ve been trying to take this week to figure out how to address this delicately. I have an enormous platform,
“I’ve been taking my meditation practice into the evenings. When I see the light changing, I stop everything I’m doing and go watch the sun go down.” By Sarain Fox Date May 29, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Image courtesy Canada Goose/Ratul Denath. Design by Danielle Campbell. We’re officially in Month 3 of self-isolation with an uncertain
If you’ve scrolled through TikTok in the last couple of weeks, you’ve likely seen dance routine after dance routine set to Megan thee Stallion’s “Savage” remix with Beyoncé. Before that, you could catch users trying out their moves to Megan’s OG track — the song that started it all. Now, there are plenty of takes
This year, Universal rebooted its monster universe with Invisible Man, starring Elisabeth Moss, and is going to keep going with Wolfman, starring Ryan Gosling. Per Variety, the studio has been meeting with directors over the past month and should land on a name soon. Corey Finley, who directed HBO’s Bad Education with Hugh Jackman and