There are two sets of sirens. One siren, sharp and constant, is punctuated by the other, which is harsh and honking and sounds like goose calls. It’s an ambulance and a fire truck, probably police. It sounds like danger. I’m listening from a hotel window, looking down from the 17th floor onto the dark, cold,
Month: June 2020
This is the longest stretch of downtime that Kiana Ledé has had in a while. With four EPs and one critically-acclaimed album, Kiki, 2020 was primed for a Kiana takeover. But, in a season where staying home is the new normal, she’s giving herself the time and space to just be. Turn on your KianaCam,
True-crime hive, it’s time to gather for a new installment of the Dirty John anthology series. Viewers of Dirty John season 2 can expect a buzzy re-brand for the series, including a new true-crime tale and different network to watch it on. Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story will follow the ripped-from-the-headlines divorce between California
Photo by Arindam Shivaani/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesIf 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. By Pahull Bains Date June 1, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter The past week has been a heavy one. The reality of anti-Black racism
Summer is here, and no matter which way you cut it, if you’re working out outside, you’re bound to get sweaty. Although a little sweat is to be expected, it doesn’t make it any less annoying. And, depending on where you’re getting sweaty, you run the risk of chafing. One way to avoid discomfort is
FLARE asked Black writers to share what they feel is the most pressing issue facing Black women today. This is Toronto-based writer Sharine Taylor’s response I decided to gel down my typically unruly hair. On any other day, I would have worn it in a ponytail, perched high on my head like a crown, but
Many celebrities and businesses are going dark on social media today, posting a black square on their grid or Instagram in solidarity with #BlackOutTuesday and #theshowmustbepaused movement. Early participants include Rihanna, Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Timothée Chalamet, and many more A-listers in the music industry and outside of it. What’s the message behind
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Whether you have no equipment or just a set of dumbbells, you can strengthen your upper body with these 44 effective exercises. Choose a few of these moves to create your own upper-body workout, or combine them with leg exercises and core moves for a full-body strength-training workout. As a bonus, some of these moves
If you need mental health assistance right now, call the NAMI Helpline at 800-950-NAMI or text “NAMI” to 741741. Black lives matter, and so does Black mental health. The Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health reports that African Americans are 10 percent more likely to experience serious psychological distress. At the same time,
Photo by Claudio Lavenia/Getty ImagesAce Ventura but make it fashion. Hawaiian shirts may not be the first piece of clothing you think of when planning a fashionable look but designers and street style stars are helping shed the piece’s negative reputation one tropical print at a time. Previously reserved for vacation, these boxy styles were
When I was in college, I was diagnosed with depression. I had suspected that I had depression as a teenager, but chalked it up to hormones and teenage angst. As I got older, things got considerably worse, and I found myself feeling sad and struggling with suicidal ideation. I sought therapy and medication in my
Samir HusseinGetty Images The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust is openly siding with the Black Lives Matter moment as protests for racial justice take place across America. The trust, which is overseen by Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry, and Duchess Meghan, took to social media to share a message of support to those who are protesting and demanding
Photograph courtesy of Puma By Maddison Glendinning Date June 1, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Supermodel Cara Delevingne has teamed up with sportswear giant PUMA to create a limited edition collection in support of Pride Month. Called From PUMA with Love, the collection features 13 pieces to wear as you celebrate Pride Month (and beyond). The lineup
If you’re a Black woman looking for a therapist or another kind of mental health professional, it’s likely that you’re seeking out the help of another Black woman, according to licensed psychologist Joy Harden Bradford, PhD. “Many Black women and girls have stated a preference for a therapist who looks like them because there is
From Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany and more—activists around the world showed up for Black lives this weekend in solidarity with American protesters While thousands of people protested all across the United States against police brutality after the death of George Floyd—an unarmed Black man who was killed by officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis on
Ariana Grande left quarantine and joined a Black Lives Matter protest in Beverly Hills and West Hollywood on Saturday to advocate for an end to racial violence and police brutality after the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. Other protesters spotted Grande marching with them and shared photos on social media of
After many unfortunately stressful savasanas, I finally discovered I prefer flowing through a yoga sequence while dripping in sweat — my local hot yoga studio is what got me committed to a regular practice. With social distancing in effect, attending a group class set to a little under 100 degrees isn’t a reality, and I
Last Monday, a 46-year-old Minneapolis man named George Floyd was killed by a police officer named Derek Chauvin. Chauvin put his knee on Floyd’s neck for close to nine minutes, including the three minutes when Floyd was unresponsive. Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder. This happened in the middle of a global pandemic, but
This is Meet My Workout Routine, where we profile weekly workout routines — unvarnished and imperfect — from women across all walks of life. Who: Michele Fumagalli, registered dietitian, mom, former pro and collegiate soccer player, 2018 CrossFit Games competitor, recipe developer, and blogger based in Chicago. What: Her workout routine over one week in