June Sarpong: ‘The more women are empowered, the more men are released from the self-created bondage of patriarchy’

June Sarpong: ‘The more women are empowered, the more men are released from the self-created bondage of patriarchy’

Getty Images June Sarpong’s name is synonymous with activism, with her iconic book The Power of Women hailed as a manifesto for modern women. Exploring gender equality and its essential role in our economic and social progress, June deep dives into sexism and how best to eradicate it. ‘Patriarchal rule […]

Here’s How Much Free Work You’re Doing By Not Taking Your Lunch Break

We all know that actually taking a lunch break has many benefits, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to do. Even on a relatively quiet day, there’s a strong temptation to “work through” and hopefully finish a little earlier. But if you work through on a regular basis, you’re essentially […]

How “Cultural Appropriation” Fears Blur The Line Between Helping & Hurting Indigenous Creators

How “Cultural Appropriation” Fears Blur The Line Between Helping & Hurting Indigenous Creators

When Tatiana Toro first launched OLT Embera, a website that sells artisanal design pieces made by Indigenous groups from her home country of Colombia, she encountered an unanticipated challenge: People said they wanted to buy her jewellery, but were scared to.  “[A friend] came up to me, and she said, […]

Julianne Hough’s Baby-Blonde Highlights Are So ’90s

Julianne Hough’s Baby-Blonde Highlights Are So ’90s

LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 28: Julianne Hough is seen on December 28, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by BG026/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) The blonde babylight is one of the fonder hair-colour memories born out of the ’90s. Ten to fifteen years ago, the super-fine stripes of white blonde were ubiquitous, […]

TikTok Just Announced Its Biggest Change Yet

After becoming the go-to app for beauty hacks, breakfast trends and viral photo challenges, TikTok has announced what could be its biggest change yet: longer videos. From now on, creators will be able to make videos lasting up to three minutes – that’s a full two minutes longer than the […]

Pinterest Just Banned All Weight Loss Ads

Pinterest has become the first major social media platform to ban all weight loss ads. As part of its updated policy, the picture-sharing service has also clamped down on body-shaming by banning any language or imagery that denigrates – or idealises – a certain body type. Pinterest has also banned […]

Sha’Carri Richardson Was Suspended For A Positive Cannabis Test. Seriously?

Sha’Carri Richardson Was Suspended For A Positive Cannabis Test. Seriously?

EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 19: Sha’Carri Richardson raises her fist after winning the Women’s 100 Meter final on day 2 of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 19, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Sha’Carri Richardson, a star sprinter […]