One In A Million
VOL 54 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 26
Good Morning #NoteddTribe! Yesterday marked the 20th anniversary of songstress and actress Aaliyah’s tragic death. It feels like yesterday when seven-year-old me saw the breaking news hit the screen and was completely devastated.
Despite some not-so-great recent events occurring leading up to her remembrance this year, from an authorized autobiography to the release of her music without full accounting to the estate nor their full consent of the release, Aaliyah’s legacy lives on through the celebrations like ones from Black Girl Songbook.
One of our favorite podcasts — Black Girl Songbook — kicked off their second season with an episode celebrating the life, music, and impact of Aaliyah. Founder Danyel Smith spoke with choreographer and close friend of Aaliyah, Fatima Robinson, who worked with Aaliyah on her iconic videos.
Aaliyah was indeed one in a million!
What were your favorite Aaliyah songs?
For us, we can’t just name one. The top three are “Four Page Letter,” “More Than A Woman,” and “I Care 4 U.” Join the conversation and share your favorites by adding a comment to this thread!
As we continue to celebrate Aaliyah’s legacy, we also have a packed issue with what we notedd for you this week, along with a few honorable mentions and ways to get involved this weekend for the March on Voting Rights. #staynotedd
It’s been too long, and we’re lost without you!
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Last week, we had a fantastic chat with Demietra Williams, personal finance expert and content strategist. She shared her favorite money mindset affirmations, provided expertise on investing whether you are a novice or an expert, and even shared her resources to stay notedd on all things finance. We’re working on a recap with key takeaways, including her affirmation suggestions, so stay tuned. However, in the meantime, you can catch the replay by visiting this link here.
You can now search for your next hairstyle on Pinterest. “Created with Black, Brown, and Latinx Pinners in mind,” the platform can now search for six different hair patterns: protective, coily, curly, wavy, straight, and shaved/bald.
Did you know Congress passed a resolution designating August as Hip-Hop Recognition Month? We can all have our own Brown Sugar moment and celebrate with The Smithsonian Channel and MTV’s new digital series, “Meaning of Music.” This series explores the evolution and impact of hip-hop and features an episode on the influence of hip-hop feminism. Check out that episode and the complete series on YouTube.
We celebrate Lucille Times, who recently passed away at the age of 100. Lucille was known for being a pillar of her community during the civil rights era. She even opened her home to people from around the country to stay the night after the Selma to Montgomery March.
The Washington Post recently analyzed the 50 biggest US public companies and their foundations’ collective financial commitments to address racial inequality since the death of George Floyd. Their findings reveal the limitations of corporate power making real, effective change.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s partnership with Tiffany & Co not only celebrates love but also will lead to a $2 million commitment towards HBCU scholarships and internship programs. We also celebrate the Black women behind the shoot, including stylist-to-the-stars June Ambrose and Nakia Collins (the hairstylist behind Beyonce’s iconic 2018 Vogue shoot).
For many, the recent earthquake in Haiti is a retraumatization of the past. Founder of Haitians Who Blog Shirley Dor shares how she and many others use mechanisms and tools to help cope with the trauma. It’s a powerful article that we should all take time to read, learn, and support one another during this time.
We’re Thinking Of...
...The brave women who are reliving their trauma by testifying against R. Kelly, who is facing multiple charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.
Just in the state of New York, he is charged with multiple counts, including child pornography, kidnapping, obstruction of justice, sex trafficking, and racketeering for purposes of sexual exploitation of children.
The trial is expected to last a month, with the second week of the trial in progress now.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Women’s Equality Day is today! Today is the official day that the 19th amendment was signed and certified by a government official. Ladies Get Paid is honoring the day with a virtual event filled with panels and discussions to learn from the world’s best companies. Topics are centered around being better advocates for ourselves and others as everything from compensation to company culture is up for discussion.
GoFundMe is celebrating Black Business Month with the launch of a page entirely dedicated to supporting Black-owned businesses. You can learn more about each founder and their uplifting stories of inspiration, celebration, and achievement as they make history in their own right. Support a business today!
One of the recommendations from our August Tribe Talk speaker Demietra Williams was the Mind Over Money masterclass. Hosted by Lei Lopez, the masterclass features 28 influencers who share their tips and best practices to remove prosperity blocks, manage your money mindset and energy, and create wealth and abundance in your life. You can watch snippets of the masterclass by visiting Lei’s IG page or gain free access to the entire class by listing the link below.
Don’t Forget: March on for Voting Rights
This Saturday, August 28, will mark the 58th anniversary of the historic March on Washington. In-person marches are set to be held in Washington DC, Atlanta, Miami, Phoenix, and Houston, along with virtual marches and events across the country. Learn more on how you can participate by visiting the link below.
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