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1 Oct

Do you spend £1.5k a month in your appearance,

Author Halima Jibril unpacks why the value of beauty is a lot higher for Black women Do you spend £1.5k in your appearance monthly, or are you a tramp?  As absurd as this query could appear, it has dominated online discourse this month – and in fact, all of it began on TikTok. In a now-deleted video, social media personality Marissa Banks went on a rant about beauty maintenance and controversially remarked, “females is not going to need to be seen if their nails, lashes and hair will not be done.” She continued: “Why would you place yourself in a predicament to be seen as a tramp, an ogre, mainly a pest to society?”...
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20 Sep

8 Latinx Owned Brands To Support During Hispanic Heritage

September fifteenth marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, a crucial month to have a good time and recognize all of the contributions Hispanic-Americans have made to American society and culture.  Based on Nielsen, Latinx consumers currently yield $1.5 trillion (you read that right — trillion) in annual buying power. And Latina-majority owned businesses have seen a minimum of 87 percent growth over the past five years.  During this month — and on a regular basis, we honor all of the traditions, fashions, foods, beverages, and more which have integrated into the on a regular basis of American life. Every brand has a story, and it’s vital to take a while to have a good time and support Latinx-owned businesses this Hispanic...
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5 Sep

The Beauty Of Pride Month: Brands That Give Back

Photo Courtesy of Betzy Arosemena for Unsplash We support the LGBTQIA+ community at Essence all 12 months, but during Pride Month, we make an additional effort to disrupt the conversation about gender, identity, and freedom. We, as a people, will now not accept society’s antiquated ideals of traditional constructs, but as an alternative will enable people to seek out strength wherever they will. This Pride Month, Essence is recognizing beauty businesses which are supporting the LBGTQIA+ community by donating to charities that help queer folx throughout their journey to self-discovery, providing them with the support they need. The sweetness brands listed ahead are doing the work, showing up and showing love as allies to the LGBTQIA+ community, ensuring all of us stand in harmony...
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