June 10, 2020 at 10:01PM Last week, Canadian designer Aurora James – founder of footwear brand Brother Vellies – launched the 15 Per Cent Pledge, a movement urging major retailers to dedicate 15 per cent of their buying budget to Black-owned businesses. “So many of your businesses are built on Black spending power. So many of your stores are set up in Black communities. So many of your sponsored posts are seen on Black feeds. This is the least you can do for us. We represent 15% of the population and we need to represent 15% of your shelf space,” James wrote in an Instagram post announcing the initiative. View this post on Instagram @wholefoods @target @shopmedmen @walmart @saks @sephora @netaporter @barnesandnoble @homedepot I am asking you to commit to buying 15% of your products from Black owned businesses. . So many of your businesses are built on Black spending power. So many of your stores are set up in Black communities. So many of your sponsored posts are seen on Black feeds. This is the least you can do for us. We represent 15% of the population and we need to represent 15% of your shelf space. . Whole Foods if you were to sign on to this pledge, it could immediately drive much needed support to Black farmers. Banks will be forced to take them seriously because they will be walking in with major purchase orders from Whole Foods. Investors for the very first time will start actively
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Black Activists and Influencers Are Taking Over White Celebs’ Instagram Accounts Today
June 10, 2020 at 09:04PM Today, 50 Black female activists, scholars, artists and entrepreneurs are taking over the Instagram handles of white celebrities, designers, athletes and others as part of a new social media campaign, #ShareTheMicNow. According to a press release, the campaign’s intention is to “magnify Black women and the important work that they’re doing in order to catalyze the change that will only come when we truly hear each other’s voices. The #ShareTheMicNow campaign was born from relationships and is aimed at encouraging Black and white women in relationship to recreate this action in their own spaces.” Conceived by Endeavor chief marketing officer Bozoma Saint John, author/podcast host Luvvie Ajayi Jones, author Glennon Doyle, and alice + olivia founder Stacey Bendet, the social media movement aims to reach a total audience of 300 million people, introducing Instagram users to accounts and people who may not be on their radar. According to the organizers, the four goals of this movement are: “To form a social media campaign that magnifies Black women’s lives and stories; to form relationships among Black women and white women – so that our future activism is born from relationships; to create a network of disruptors who know and trust each other; and to create action that could make change.” View this post on Instagram When the world listens to women, it listens to white women. For far too long, Black women’s voices have gone unheard, even though they’ve been using their voices loudly for centuries
20 Audiobooks About Race and Racism to Download and Learn From
June 10, 2020 at 07:32PM Anti-racism reading lists have been doing the rounds over the last couple of weeks. But rather than just a performative display of allyship, we hope this movement brings about real change, which will only be possible if people make the genuine effort to seek out Black voices, read more about systemic and structural racism, and do the work to unpack the implicit bias and racial disparities that have led us to this moment. We recently shared a roundup of 72 books, movies, podcasts and resources to educate yourself on anti-Black racism, but if audiobooks are more your thing, these 20 titles—some narrated by the authors themselves—are a good place to start. You can find audiobooks at Audible, Google Play, Scribd, Apple Books, Overdrive, Libro and various other iOS and Android apps. Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates Hailed by Toni Morrison as “required reading,” this book addresses questions about American history, the idea of “race,” and the Black experience in the form of an intimate and urgent letter written by the author to his adolescent son. The audiobook is narrated by the author, Ta-Nehisi Coates, adding to the personal weight of the book. Length: 3 hours and 35 minutes The Skin We’re In by Desmond Cole In a 2015 cover story for Toronto Life, Desmond Cole exposed the racist actions of the Toronto police force, detailing the dozens of times he had been stopped and interrogated under the controversial practice of carding. His
The 6 Skin Products Experts Say Every 30-Something Should Have in Their Routine
June 10, 2020 at 06:30PM There’s no doubt that as we get older, our skin’s wants and needs begin to change. While skincare routines of our late teens and early twenties might have focused heavily on oil-absorbing products that worked to keep breakouts in check, as we enter our thirties, it’s likely that other, more pressing skin issues start cropping up. For instance, spots of pigmentation might start surfacing, fine lines may begin to form and skin that was once plump and glowing could appear lacklustre and dull. The sorry truth is that as we enter our thirties, all of the stuff that makes our skin naturally healthy starts to deteriorate. “By the time we get to our thirties, we have around 50% collagen left in our skin. Hyaluronic acid production also slows down and cellular turnover only hits us around every four to six weeks. Everything starts to slow down,” says celebrity facialist, Michaella Bolder. So what exactly does all of this mean? And how can we help minimise the affects of ageing on our skin? To help decode everything there is to know about caring for skin in your thirties, I caught up with some of the top skincare experts in the business. Unsurprisingly, I found that, for the most part, they all preached the same message: As we make our way into our thirties, certain ingredients simply cannot be compromised on. Keeping scrolling for the six products they seriously recommend and to shop the best formulas out there. As we enter our thirties, it’s
Ed Sheeran Workout Routine and Diet Plan [2020]
June 10, 2020 at 06:26PM Ed Sheeran Workout Routine and Diet Plan: Ed Sheeran is a singer and a songwriter, and not just any singer, he’s one of the best ones in this whole world. Ed Sheeran has given us many hits like; the shape of you, perfect, Galway girl, castle on the hill, bloodstream, and many more that I can’t even count. Although in between he got a little fat and then he also reduced the weight which became quite great news itself. So if you also wondered what the Ed Sheeran workout routine and diet plan contain, then don’t worry, I got you covered. Ed Sheeran Workout Routine and Diet Plan Table of Contents Ed Sheeran Body Stats Ed Sheeran Workout Routine HIIT treadmill workout Ed Sheeran Diet Plan Ed Sheeran Body Stats Height 5 ft 8 inch Weight 68 kg Age 29 years Chest 40 inch Waist 32 inch Biceps 14 inch Also Read: Shawn Mendes Workout Routine and Diet Plan Ed Sheeran Workout Routine The workout routine of Ed Sheeran is one that almost every one of you can do need 10 minutes of your everyday life, and if you can’t give that, then god bless you. So talking about his workout first, a lot of credit goes to his spouse Cherry Seaborn, as she is the one who got him on the right track. Ed Sheeran Workout Routine Ed Sheeran was getting fat when before 2017, you’re, and he suddenly realized that when his clothes
Dear, Klairs: Soft & Hydrated Summer Skin
June 10, 2020 at 06:00PM All the products I trial this time feature lightweight, vegan-friendly formulations that are free of harmful ingredients – just what I need to prep my skin for the hot, humid and mask-wearing summer days ahead… more → Continue Reading… Author Zozo Leung | YesStyle Selected by CWC
10 Pieces to Buy in Honour of National Indigenous History Month
June 10, 2020 at 02:17PM We’re ten days into the month of June, also known as National Indigenous History Month. It’s a period for reflection on and actions towards the treatment of communities across Canada. Living on their land, it’s especially crucial for non-Indigenous Canadians to invest in the craft and creativity of Indigenous designers; here are 10 pieces to purchase now and show your support. <div class="sjm-attachment-carousel–header gallery-container–default" data-slick='{"speed":400,"adaptiveHeight":true,"variableWidth":false,"centerMode":true,"centerPadding":"0","slidesToShow":1,"lazyLoad":"ondemand","prevArrow":"Previous”,”nextArrow”:”Next”}’ data-simplemodal=’false’ > 1/10 Chloe Angus This Vancouver-based label is co-owned by Angus and her Métis husband, Gabe. The couple work with Indigenous artists across Canada for its designs, and this bold unisex shirt’s motif was created by Haida artist, Clarence Mills. Buy Now 2/10 Blu Hummingbird Haudenosaunee beadwork artist Brit Ellis merges pop culture iconography with Indigenous craft in her labour-intensive pieces, like this cheerful Pomeranian pin. Buy Now 3/10 Anne Mulaire Winnipeg-based French-Métis designer Andréanne Mulaire Dandeneau designs a selection of elevated casual wear, jewellery and decor. These leggings, which feature a Haida style design created by Aboriginal Métis artist David Albert, are made from lightweight bamboo lycra. Buy Now 4/10 Evan Ducharme This twill bag, which is able to hold some styles of laptop, has a print that replicates a 1916 Census which lists Métis designer Ducharme’s maternal great-grandfather first as “French”; his origin was then changed to “Indian”. The symbolism behind the bag speaks to the struggle of identity within the Métis Nation. Buy Now 5/10 Warren Steven Scott Originally from the Nlaka’pamux Nation in what is
His Favorite Things
June 10, 2020 at 12:33PM Father’s Day is around the corner (Sunday, June 21), so I rounded up a list a Thomas’s favorite things in a neat and tidy Father’s Day Gift Guide to give you some ideas for your partner or dad. I have included a handful of Black-owned businesses into the mix as well, indicated with an asterisk*…. The post His Favorite Things appeared first on Kath Eats Real Food. Continue Reading… Author Kath Younger | KathEats Selected by CWC
10 of my favorite online fitness trainers
June 10, 2020 at 11:23AM Hi friends. I hope that you’re enjoying the day so far. I’m catching a barre class here at home and will likely spend the rest of the day at the pool with the crew. It’s been so hot here that the pool has been a gamechanger. It’s nice to get some fresh air and outdoor activity, while the girls get out some of their boundless energy. During this time when we’ve been at home – AZ opened up a few weeks ago but we’ve still been staying here for the most part – I’ve been SO thankful for all of the online fitness options. I’ve been rotating through quite a few things: my Home Workout Warrior plan, Peloton, Barre Body, Les Mills, streaming yoga classes, and obé fitness. I’ve been all over the place and it’s been refreshing to shake things up. During the past few months, I’ve found some new faves and also become reacquainted with some old favorites. I thought I’d share my very favorite inspiring online trainers and instructors here if you’re looking to try something new! 10 of my favorite online fitness trainers Glenn from Les Mills Photo source Glenn Ostergaard is one of the Les Mills OGs and is the the program director for BODYPUMP, RPM, and Les Mills SPRINT. When I first got BODYPUMP certified, I took his online classes and was like, “Who is this guy?!” His cueing is laser-sharp and effective – he’s always motivating. (I’m also distracting by
Your Lingerie Is Over the Second You Do This
June 10, 2020 at 11:00AM Over the years, I’ve accumulated quite a nice collection of lingerie, had multiple bra fittings and received quotes from some of the biggest experts in the industry on the dos and don’ts of lingerie across the board. Most of these rules are easy enough to follow, except for one (at least for me). During my most recent lingerie fitting for a story I wrote on what it’s like to wear lingerie sets for a week straight, the saleswoman assisting me told me that if I’m not storing my lingerie properly, I’m basically killing it, not getting my money’s worth, and so on and so forth. Instantly I switched into panic mode as I realised all my lingerie was currently stuffed in my drawer along with the rest of my five-for-£20 underwear and random assortment of sports bras. In other words, not where it belonged. Storing and organising lingerie? How do you even do that and where? What are the rules? What am I missing? To ease my now-frantic mind, I reached out to Julie McConnell, senior buyer at Journelle, for her two cents on the matter. She fully confirmed what the saleswoman had said to me a few weeks prior. “Storing your lingerie properly can keep the shape and integrity of your bras so they last longer,” McConnell told me. Essentially, if you want to get your money’s worth on the lingerie you acquire over the years, storing it with care and intention is the only