The Criterion Collection, a streaming platform which specialises in “important classic and contemporary films”, has made a range of titles about Black lives available for free. These titles include classic films by Black female directors such as Julie Dash’s Daughters of the Dust, a highly acclaimed and visually stunning 1991 […]
J.K. Rowling is once again being called out for transphobia follow a series of provocative and exclusionary tweets. The Harry Potter author posted a tweet on Saturday night in which she appeared to take issue with the phrase “people who menstruate” in an article by Devex, a media outlet which […]
As thousands take to the streets to protest the death of George Floyd and other unarmed Black men and women killed by police and others, demonstrators are being vilified for acts of property destruction and vandalization. Current news broadcasts are an endless cycle of images and videos of damaged storefronts. […]
As global protests continue over the death of George Floyd, millions are finally waking up to the deep racist divisions that exist in our societies. And whether you realise it or not, says Me And White Supremacy author Layla F Saad, if you’re white and privileged you’re probably helping to […]
We had no idea! Prince William and Kate Middleton are currently spending lockdown at their Norfolk home, Anmer Hall, and, like many of us, working from home and sharing the responsibilities of homeschooling their children. As well as making various video calls to some of the many charities and organisations […]
Credit: WPA Pool / Getty Since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as senior members of the royal family, their lives have changed dramatically. They initially moved to Canada with their one year old son, Archie Harrison, before relocating to Los Angeles just before lockdown. They swapped their Frogmore […]
For the rest of the year and for good Unsplash George Floyd’s appalling killing on May 25th has brought a new opportunity to talk about race and make lasting change to the world. There are plenty of ways white people can stand up and be an ally to the black […]
The ones to watch for 2020 Words by Ella Yuill There’s no denying the power of the best sheet masks. After a long day at the office, during a long-haul flight or even just on a Sunday afternoon, there’s something that feels undeniably luxurious about carefully lining up your features […]
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. Voices from the Black community speak up on fashionWhen it comes to diversity and inclusivity, the fashion industry has always fallen short. Business of Fashion spoke to a group of Black journalists, influencers, venture … Continue reading
Whether small indie startups or veteran staples of the drugstore aisle (and everything in between), there are many, many Black-owned and founded beauty and wellness brands on the market well worth knowing and supporting. The list is ever-growing, so we’ve put together a database of 233+ … Continue reading
