For several years, Rihanna has voiced her concerns and raised money to aid in global access to education. Here’s why you should care too. The literacy rate has significantly increased over the l…
#NYFW Dan Liu Spring Summer 2019: Cocktail Dress Connoisseur
Dan Liu’s Spring/ Summer 2019 line was elegance and beauty personified. The show, which took place at The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios, has cemented what years of Liu’s work have d…
Burnt Nikes & White Supremacist Tears: Kaepernick as the Face of Nike has White Supremacists Stressed
While some of us were busy turning up for labor day on Monday, September 3, Nike announced that Colin Kaepernick would be the face of the company’s 30th anniversary in celebrating their iconic Just Do…
Dear Avid Trump Supporters, You’re Probably Racist
We are over 200 days deep into the flaming spectacle that is the Trump presidency. Despite Trump’s (“Forty-five”) numerous political miscalculations, there is still a faction that holds ti…
H.E.R Does it Again! A Review of “I Used To Know Her: A Prelude”
H.E.R’s I Used to Know Her: A Prelude has been out for just over a week and the hypnotic E.P has been on repeat since then. H.E.R taps into her signature vulnerability and rawness to produce a catchy …
“Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story” Erasing the Concept of Post-Racial America
Trayvon Martin’s death in 2012 polarized the country and mobilized thousands into activism both on and offline. Rest In Power: The Trayvon Martin Story is a 6-episode docu-series that attempt to tell …
Fleurever: A Review of Jazz Cartier’s Debut Album
On Friday, July 27th Toronto’s Jazz Cartier released his debut album Fleurever. The 16-track album is a cohesive, cynical, and captivating piece that explores recurring themes of self-growth and the e…
45 Shades to Slay: NYX Cosmetics & Alissa Ashley Collaborate on New Full Coverage Foundation
NYX Professional MakeUp has partnered with Alissa Ashley (beauty vlogger) for their newest Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Full Coverage Foundation. The two have partnered to help create an astounding 45 shades…
You Should Be Bothered: A Review on “Sorry To Bother You” Film
“Sorry To Bother You” is a dystopian film perfect for those looking for a dark and clever piece that effortlessly explores the nuances of capitalism and race in America. The film, by Boots Riley, cent…
Does Trump Care About Immigrants? Trump Signs Executive Order to End Forced Family Separation
This Wednesday, June 20th, President Trump signed an Executive Order to end the practice of forcibly separating children from their families at the Mexican border. The Executive Order, surely a respon…
Do Blacks & Hispanics Underachieve Relative to Asians?
The idea that Asians, although a minority are high achieving, is still a fairly accepted idea. This idea is often, and wrongfully, used to shame Blacks and Hispanics for “underachieving”. …
Summer Staycations: Spend Less Staying Local
The season for summer vacation flexing is here. We know that vacations can get pricey but, we are here to tell you that staycations are still vacations. They can be just as fun and half the cost. So h…