US President Donald Trump looks on after speaking during election night in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, early on November 4, 2020. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) In an election that is still too close to call, […]
Before 2020, I rarely thought about hand sanitiser, except to be grateful to have a bottle on me after touching a grimy subway pole. But this year, it’s taken on an increasingly important role in my life. I have a favourite type (which smells like a lemon spritz), I store […]
The best skincare, makeup and beauty deals in the Boots Black Friday sale Whilst Black Friday actually falls on Friday November 27th this year, we don’t have to wait any longer for the Boots Black Friday sale – it is officially here. The health and beauty retailer have taken Black […]
For Black women, Wash Day isn’t a routine — it’s a ritual. From the products we choose to the spaces we create, the time we spend caring for our hair connects us to ourselves, our culture, and the people we want to be. Our latest subject, Jordan Emanuel, a professional […]
While 3rd November is officially behind us, the US 2020 presidential election is not. Due to a massive influx of early and absentee votes as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, key battleground states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Georgia are still counting ballots. And even on Wednesday morning, […]
Update: Democrat Sarah McBride has won a Delaware State Senate seat on Tuesday night, becoming the highest-ranking openly trans politician in the country. This story was originally published on 28th October 2020, at 14:30pm. Sarah McBride has a vivid memory: She is standing on the floor of the Delaware State […]
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 01: A voter cast their ballots at a polling station in Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing polling station on November 1, 2020 in New York City. Shortly after polls opened on the last day of early voting in New York City the Board of Elections tweeted […]
Welcome to Money Diaries, where we’re tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We’re asking a cross-section of women how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period – and we’re tracking every last penny. This week: “I currently work as an Events Manager. As […]
Haim’s bass player Este on surviving lockdown, music’s big issue with sexism and what it’s like to faint on stage at Glastonbury. They’re the sibling trio – made up of sisters Este, Alana and Danielle – responsible for some of the catchiest pop songs in recent years (think: Falling, If […]
The second national lockdown is almost here. Here are writer Rosie Mullender’s tips for surviving with your sanity intact… 1. Ignore the ‘Covid Ten’ If you’re one of those people who gained 10lb during the first lockdown, you might have hoped to shed it by Christmas. But look, we’re back […]
