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2 Jan

The Black-owned beauty brand mixing Scandi minimalism and African

The Black-owned beauty brand mixing Scandi minimalism and African
Join AASAI as they travel through their native homeland sourcing traditional ingredients and production methods for his or her farm-to-skin products Within the midst of the pandemic, Brenda Roslyng was stranded in her native Kenya without her usual rotation of skincare products. Roslyng had moved to Denmark together with her mother and stepdad as a baby, so was accustomed to using western, chemical-based products to treat her acne-prone skin. When her mum suggested using traditional, plant-based and hand-made African products on her face, it improved her pimples a lot she was inspired to launch her skincare brand AASAI.  Bridging the gap between Roslyng’s two home continents, AASAI sources traditional ingredients from Kenya and Uganda...
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8 Nov

The Many Ways Princess Diana Broke Royal Tradition

The Many Ways Princess Diana Broke Royal Tradition
Never has there been a royal member of the family so beloved because the late and truly great Princess Diana. Besides Diana being a game changer for the royal family on so many levels, she had a way of being totally herself in any respect times, despite the rigid world of royalty she inhabited. This video will take a walk through how Diana broke royal protocol while being titled Diana, The Princess of Wales. From how she spoke with the general public, to the clothing she wore, Diana modified the script. Her engagement with the press, her aid in destigmatizing mental health issues, and to completely embrace communities affected by HIV, Diana never let royal protocol stand in the best...
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2 Sep

‘Why Not Us: Southern Dance’ Expands On The Tradition

‘Why Not Us: Southern Dance’ Expands On The Tradition
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