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Month: June 2020
Ava DuVernay Recalls When Oscar Voters Disapproved of Selma Cast’s Eric Garner Tribute
June 06, 2020 at 06:23PM Academy members were offended that the cast wore “I Can’t Breathe” T-shirts commemorating Eric Garner, who died from police brutality, to the film’s premiere. Continue Reading… Author | Elle Selected by CWC
Michael Jordan Will Donate $100 Million to Black Lives Matter Over the Next 10 Years
June 06, 2020 at 06:15PM Continue Reading… Author | Elle Selected by CWC
Serena Williams Says Her Daughter Will Be ‘Proud’ of Alexis Ohanian for Leaving Reddit Board
June 06, 2020 at 05:39PM Continue Reading… Author | Elle Selected by CWC
Selena Gomez Had Black Lives Matter Co-Creator Alicia Garza Take Over Her Instagram Friday
June 06, 2020 at 04:38PM Continue Reading… Author | Elle Selected by CWC
Meghan Markle’s 13-Month-Old Son Archie Is Reportedly ‘Saying a Few Words’ Now
June 06, 2020 at 04:02PM Continue Reading… Author | Elle Selected by CWC
This Week’s Need-to-Know Fashion News
June 06, 2020 at 02:00PM We compiled a list of 51 Black-run fashion businesses in Canada and around the world that you need to know View this post on Instagram staying hydrated or whateva // spent some time styling some archive pieces in preparation for a special collaborative project with @fashionarttoronto + their incredible team. A post shared by L'UOMO STRANO (@luomostrano) on Jan 7, 2020 at 8:17am PST //www.instagram.com/embed.js Fashion News Director Odessa Paloma Parker compiled a list of 51 black-run fashion businesses to shop from Canada and across the globe. The list includes creative stars that deserve your attention whether you’re in the market for an evening gown or swimsuit – discover your next loungewear set with Cherry Gardens or a love for vintage lingerie at Bum-Cake. Click here to shop these 51 Black-run fashion businesses in Canada and beyond. Meet Stephanie Thomas, an adaptive fashion trailblazer View this post on Instagram It’s a Wrap!! @zapposadaptive another fun shoot! Day 2 Models: @dgstyle @chauntallewis @itslololove #models #disabilities #wheelchairs #inclusive #amputee #fashion #customers #photoshoot A post shared by Stephanie Thomas (@disabilityfashionstylist) on May 3, 2019 at 10:23pm PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js Stephanie Thomas is an advocate and trailblazer for inclusion in fashion. As a stylist, speaker and consultant, she has dedicated her work to making fashion more accessible as a disability stylist. Thomas is the founder of Cur8able, a platform that features content that addresses the fashion needs of people living with disabilities and raises awareness for this underserved market. Thomas,
This Week’s Need-to-Know Culture News
June 06, 2020 at 01:00PM In light of the events this week, we’ve decided to use our weekly culture news round-up to highlight some of the important pieces we’ve run over the past five days that amplify Black voices and share resources to help people get involved in the fight against anti-Black racism. Black Lives Matter: 65 Racism Awareness Books, Movies, Resources and More If 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. Here’s a handy list of films, television shows, books, social media accounts and other resources to turn to in the coming weeks, months and years to understand better the history of anti-Black racism. 14 Canadian Organizations to Donate to in the Fight Against Anti-Black Racism Systemic and institutionalized racism is a very real problem here in Canada. Here’s a list of organizations and funds supporting Black communities in Canada that you can donate to in the fight against anti-Black racism here at home. Meghan Markle Shares Powerful Graduation Speech: “When The Foundation is Broken, So Are We.” Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, shared an emotional video message to the graduating class at her former high school overnight, addressing the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and more and the issue of racism in the States and beyond. Watch her video here. And for a roundup of Canadian LGBTQ2S+ organizations celebrating Pride 2020 with virtual events throughout the month
Homemade Pita Chips | with Za’atar
June 06, 2020 at 10:00AM A delicious and classic recipe for homemade pita chips baked in the oven. This baked pita chip recipe requires just 3-4 simple ingredients with customizable flavoring options and is ready in under 10 minutes. This is probably C’s most requested recipe and it’s likely because it’s a nostalgic one for the both of us. We recently celebrated our 2 year wedding anniversary and 9 years together but this recipe actually predates “us”. Some of you may know the story of how we met (you can listen to it here) but long story short we both went to the same college (McGill!) but didn’t meet each other until the night of my graduation. We *kind of* ran in similar circles which means we have similar memories of the same people and places but never together. In the early years it was fun to discover all the things we both loved but never experienced together and one of those things happens to be homemade pita with za’atar. I’m not entirely sure why, but there were a couple of places on campus that sold the most delicious homemade pita with a za’atar seasoning. C and I both loved it and would buy it […] The post Homemade Pita Chips | with Za’atar appeared first on The Healthy Maven. Continue Reading… Author Davida Lederle | Thehealthymaven Selected by CWC
Easy Honey Mustard Dressing
June 06, 2020 at 10:00AM The easiest honey mustard dressing recipe you’ll ever make! This recipe is made with Greek yogurt, yellow mustard, honey, and a little white vinegar. Whether you love dipping your chicken nuggets in honey mustard dressing or dressing up your salad with this delicious dressing, we’re here to share an easy … The post Easy Honey Mustard Dressing appeared first on Fit Foodie Finds. Continue Reading… Author Lee Funke | Fitfoodiefinds Selected by CWC