I wasn’t a major fan of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie”. For me, it was overhyped and dealt too much with the patriarchal issues that all women face without even a nod at the added racial issues that we, as woman of color, endure. For me, it was typical white feminism that never addresses women of color. However, the ONE highlight was the monologue that America Ferrera delivered, which DID touch me and was the best part of the movie. So, in honor of America’s Critics Choice win, here is the full text:
I first wrote this post in January 2015 as a way to help everyone quit smoking. And in January 2023, I had a cancer diagnosis that made me regret every cigarette I had ever smoked. Since many people make New Year’s resolutions to quit smoking and a couple of my dear friends are trying to quit, I decided to update and run this post again.. Good luck and I am rooting for you!
With the holiday season upon us, it is vital to take the time out of your frantic holiday schedule to keep your skin healthy. Here are some tips and my favorite products to keep your skin hydrated through these colder months.
I discovered Gigi Pip on Instagram during Covid and I have been treating myself to their hats to celebrate key life achievements ever since. I now have about 8 of their hats and am waiting for my latest to arrive. Check out my favs.
I was blessed to be invited to a launch party for the new flavor and the Boxed Water One Tree Planted initiative at SoulCycle Williamsburg. The fun-filled evening featured a SoulCycle class, massages, and aura readings with yummy vegan snacks and of course, Boxed Water Watermelon.
Your deodorant is an important part of your beauty arsenal, especially in the warmer months. The new Goat Milk Skincare Deodorant is free of aluminum, fragrance
baking soda, sulfates, alcohol, parabens, mineral oil, talc, and phthalates. Stay dry and fresh this summer and all year round!
I have been ardently anti-nukes all of my life. And right now, I am very concerned. With Putin and Jung-Un becoming rapidly more unhinged, crazy people even considering voting Trump back in, and the world just generally going nuts, we are now just 90 seconds to midnight. 90 SECONDS — closer than we have ever been. I will be seeing “Oppenheimer” next week, so I was thrilled to be sent this amazing article to run. It brings to light things I had never thought about that we all need to know regarding the dangers of nuclear weapons.