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VOL 8 - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Happy Friday, Notees! Happy Birthday to the incredible, multi-talented Nina Simone!
Can't believe we are nearing the end of the month, Black History Month. With exactly seven days remaining, there's still time to celebrate, honor and cherish our black leaders, and the black history of the past that is still influencing the present and forthcoming. Check out these articles that reflect our history - whether then or now.
Alright, y'all know the drill (I think The Proud Family binge watching has been inspiring the Gross Sisters language 😂) We've got a few things we’ve Notedd over the last week, some big news that happened this week, a few honorable mentions to check out this week and questions for you to help us take Random Acts of Kindness all year round.
Enjoy and always: Stay Notedd!
Parasite Director Interpreter and Aspiring Filmmaker Sharon Choi recalls her experience as an interpreter for award winning Parasite Director Boon Joon Ho during this past year's festival and award seasons.
E! Host Nina Parker shares how she made "Couture and Curves" a hit this Oscars season through her inspiring story to make her very own gown for the awards after facing countless experiences with designers and stylists who would not dress her due to her size and figure.
First Asian American to a direct a superhero film, Cathy Yan, recalls why she decided to get involved with film to showcase the authenticity and realness of women and the importance to remove the male gaze that made Harley Quinn's character in the Suicide Squad movie.
Model Jillian Mercado shined during the Blonds Fall 2020 show of New York Fashion Week, paving a way for all who have disabilities that have ever felt "unseen and unheard" as she has muscular dystrophy.
Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Women's Equal Pay Day was on February 11, and TIME'S UP President and CEO Tina Tchen shares the history behind the pay gap, along with ways to help fight it.
Washington, Colorado and Minnesota are introducing or advancing the passing of the CROWN Act, joining the national effort to ban hair discrimination.
The Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act recently passed where the reality of a museum dedicated to women's history will join a number of national monuments, memorials and Smithsonian museums.
Pen, Lens & Soul: The Story of the Beautiful Project is the latest curation at the Metropolitan Museum of Art that features an exhibition of poetry and photography created by a North Carolina–based collective of Black artists, scholars, and educators.
Fashion Editor and Stylist Shiona Turini collaborated with Barbie to create four new collections that shows the versatility of black beauty and honors the first Black Barbie from the 1960s.
BNN: Black News Network is filling the void for black representation in national news. Debuting in select African American markets last week, Black News Network is a 24/7 news network that will feature African American anchors on traditional and specialized programming that caters to their audience interests. The Black News Network is available on Spectrum and Xfinity, and soon after will be available on streaming platforms including Roku and Sling.
What Is Going On With DevaCurl? Haircare line DevaCurl is hitting the media sphere as a class action lawsuit is underway where many influencers, brand ambassadors and longterm customers are reporting that their hair texture and curl patterns have drastically changed after using DevaCurl products. Some are even reporting hair loss. A brand that markets to helping their customers with their natural tresses has shared that they have worked with third party vendors to further test their products, resulting in no concerns of safety issues. The lawsuit has just begun, and we'll continue to listen out to learn more on how this story unfolds.
Ending the Black Maternal Health Crisis: Black women are four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women. At the forefront includes Democrats within the House and Senate pushing new laws and plans to help solve this issue that is worse now than it was 25 years ago. Sen. Kamala Harris's CARE Act, Sen. Corey Booker and Rep. Ayanna Pressley's MOMMIES Act, and most recently Reps. Alma Adams and Lauren Underwood's founding of the Black Maternal Health Caucus are among many lawmakers are fighting this fight. There is currently a resolution on the table calling for federal action on the Black maternal mortality health crisis to decrease these racial based disparities nationally.
Honoring Jordan Davis: Georgia Congresswomen Lucy McBath pens a beautiful letter to her late son Jordan who was tragically killed in a Florida convenience store because his music was too loud. Rep. McBath shines a light on the growing hardship families face when losing your loved ones to gun violence.
We've got a few honorable mentions to share this week. Drop us note when you've had a chance to try and let us know what you think!
Absolutely love Korean beauty brand Innisfree's Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask. Applying this mask twice a week has helped with clearing our pores while exfoliating our skin. It's perfect for any skin type and it's less than $20 for a decent size jar.
We've added Food Haven to our go-to resources to help us learn more about healthier choices to incorporate in our lifestyle. Created by two black registered dietitians and nutritionists, Food Haven is multi-media platform with multiple ways to learn more including a podcast, newsletter and blog to help you live a better life.
We're adding High Fidelity to our list of shows to binge watch this weekend. The book turned movie turned television show features Zoe Kravitz who revisits her past relationships through music and culture while trying to get over her true love. The movie was based on a male protagonist where Zoe's mom, Lisa Bonet, was one of the love interests of John Cusack's character - how cool is that!
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