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In 1993, my mother ushered my sisters and I into the car and drove us to a neighboring town. The streets were lined with people of all races; black, brown, white… everyone eager to get a glimpse of the newly-crowned Miss South Africa. But unlike all the previous years and unlike any other Miss South […] More
What a time to be Black in America. As you read this, Black people are disproportionately dying from two pandemics: COVID-19 and racism. After witnessing the recent murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, Black people have had enough. These names are only the recent additions to a long list of names in […] More
It’s been a few months since most of us have been to a salon in person. Ever since cities and states began to shut down to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, which causes COVID-19, salons haven’t been an option. But now, states are starting to reopen, which means salons are too. That doesn’t […] More
Your mom thinks it’s a big fuss for nothing, your aunt is only going to the grocery store, but she’s going three times a week, your best friend thinks it’s fine to see friends, as long as it’s just a few friends at a time. You, on the other hand, have been staying home for […] More
It seems like every day, experts are learning more about the new coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, which means also seemingly every day, the recommendations about what’s needed, what you should do, and what you probably (or definitely) shouldn’t shift. To date, nearly 1 million Americans have tested positive for COVID-19 and over […] More
Raise your hand if you’ve felt personally victimized by the COVID-19 pandemic. I see you all raising your hands, and for the record, mine is far above my head, waving dramatically too. We’re all feeling the effects of this international crisis in our own way. We fear for ourselves, our family members, and those we […] More
Watching the news has its ups and downs. For one, it’s lovely to be informed about what’s going on in the world and know as much as you can. But it’s often inundated with devastation, sadness, and despair—and that’s on a normal day, not when we’re dealing with a global crisis. If you love to […] More
If I unplug 2020 and plug it back in, will it start working again? It’s hard to explain how I’ve been feeling. I’ve often felt scatterbrained, my energy has been frenetic, it’s been difficult to focus, and I’ve been unable to be fully present—I’ve felt off. Emotionally, I’ve felt it all. I’ve gone from feeling fine […] More
