The word “activism” brings to mind movements that bring about social and political change for the masses. It’s protesting, it’s organising, and for many Black activists and activists of colour worldwide, it can be treacherous and deadly work. Competition shows, on the other hand, often incite drama, sensationalism, and over-the-top […]
Growing up in South Carolina in the 1990s, Sergio Hudson paid close attention to the news — and, in particular, what people wore while making news happen. One of his favourites was during Bill Clinton’s Presidential Inauguration in 1997 when then-first lady Hillary Clinton selected the work of Dominican designer […]
Welcome to the third week of September. Venus is in Scorpio and the nights are getting noticeably longer. The Sun still shines in Virgo and Mars pushes on besides our burning luminary, lighting fires under our cauldrons and warming up those of us with serious burnout. Wood and smoke just […]
Buying skincare that protects biodiversity doesn’t just help the planet, it will make you a healthier human too Image courtesy of Getty Images It is hard to make sense of Earth’s vast biodiversity. From genes to entire ecosystems, biodiversity is the variety of life on the planet and how all […]
Returning to the office doesn’t just carry a financial cost. According to new research by LinkedIn, it’s also giving young people anxiety about having to make the obligatory office small talk again. In fact, 57% of young people aged between 18 and 34 said their ability to make conversation in […]
An IKEA right in the heart of London’s West End? It’s an idea that actually is kind of groundbreaking. But according to The Guardian, the Swedish design giants are poised to take over Topshop’s former flagship store on London’s Oxford Street. If the reported deal goes through, it would give […]
Deante Howard was only 13 years old when he decided to commit his life to Christianity. While recovering from an accident in which he had to get neck surgery, he started questioning the world around him, as he underwent a startling moment that challenged his belief that he’d always live […]
Welcome to Love Like This?, a romance column where we, Kathleen Newman-Bremang and Ineye Komonibo, revisit some of the most romantic — or not, in hindsight — scenes in Black film and TV history. In 1997 when Love Jones premiered, Darius and Nina’s love story wasn’t supposed to exist on […]
This goes without saying, but dating as a millennial can be a hellish experience. Between extended “talking stages,” ghosting, and starting over every few months, attempting to find love these days feels much harder than it needs to be. Add being Black to the equation, and the experience becomes even […]
Soil diversity is vital to the health of every living organism on the planet. Here’s how the beauty industry is doing its crucial bit to protect it… Image courtesy of Getty Images We have healthy soil to thank for the food we eat, the wildlife we see, and the flowers […]
