Neutrogena is hoping to make the world of skincare more equitable. On Monday, January 31, the skincare and cosmetics brand streamed the first-ever ‘Heroes of Skin Health Equity’ Awards on TikTok Live, co-hosted by brand ambassadors Kerry Washington and Jennifer Garner. Credit: Neutrogena The awards are part of Neutrogena’s new …
Read More »27 HBCUs awarded $20 million to address health disparities and outcomes
More than two dozen Black colleges and universities have been selected to receive $20 million from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund-Novartis US Foundation HBCU Alliance. The resources will come in the form of faculty research grants and scholarships. Selected institutions include Tennessee State University, Hampton University, Alabama A&M University, Charles …
Read More »$20,000 fellowship announced for BIPOC women interested in tech PR
The Public Relations Society of America Foundation and Mission North have partnered to offer Black, indigenous people of color who identify as female a fellowship worth $20,000. According to the press release, ”The Future Is” marks the largest financial offering to a single student by the PRSA Foundation to date. …
Read More »How to make the most of a weekend in New Orleans
While America boasts big, attractive metropolises like New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami, when looking to get away, the United States certainly does not lack alternative travel options. With Black History Month now upon us, it is a perfect time to visit locales rich in melanin and culturally relevant …
Read More »Ciara writes letter to Black women about cervical cancer and self-care
Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter and philanthropist Ciara penned a beautiful letter calling for Black women to “champion a new narrative” when it comes to cervical cancer. “As we conclude Cervical Health Awareness Month and enter Black History Month, we should use this moment to prioritize our self-care by taking action to …
Read More »It’s the Year of the Tiger: Do you know what—and who—the Lunar New Year is all about?
“I want people to know it’s more than red envelopes,” said Chef Jerome Grant when asked about the traditions and meanings surrounding the Lunar New Year, which kicks off today, January 31. Chef Jerome may be best known for his James Beard Award-nominated work as the inaugural chef of Sweet …
Read More »Black and Brown federal contract workers get pay raises, thanks to Biden executive order
U.S. President Joe Biden signs an executive order related to American manufacturing in the South Court Auditorium of the White House complex on January 25, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Black and Brown employees of federal contractors are expected to see as much as $3,500 per …
Read More »20 mental health books and podcasts you need in your life right now
Editor’s Note: The following article discusses mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or you can reach the Crisis Text Line by texting HELLO to 741741. Both are free, confidential, and available 24/7. Credit: Chronicle …
Read More »From businesses to workers, inflation is taking its toll on Black communities
Florida, Miami Beach, Publix, supermarket check out cashier during Coronavirus Pandemic. On May 27, 2020. (Photo by: Jeffrey Greenberg/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Black business owners feel they are experiencing the brunt of high inflation rates, but experts point to the 1980s as an indication that the worst …
Read More »Deepen your spirituality through authenticity
Welcome to Catch (20)22, a series exploring how we all can maximize our new year while being sensitive to the current moment and gracious to ourselves. As January comes to a close, many are full steam ahead in actualizing their new year’s resolutions. Some may be reevaluating them. Others may have …
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