Terminology makes a big difference One thing that definitely divides the plus size community is the term “Plus Size.” People either love it or they hate it. I personally don’t mind the term. If companies are going to market to us specifically, they need something to let us know that. However, I […]
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A New Model Book Cover Courtesy of Dey Street Books Ashley Graham For those that don’t know, Ashley Graham is a plus size model, fashion designer, TV personality, and body positivity advocate. As the first plus size model to cover the Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue, she has quickly become the \”It\” girl of the plus
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Recently, a manifesto or memo was released on Twitter generating much buzz. The memo agenda was centered around \”gender identity\” and company culture. And in no time causing a catastrophic controversy. The 10-page report analyzed genders and how they correlate in the company culture. In a world of tech, which we currently live, who doesn\’t
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Photo by Hype Williams/InStyle Cultural Appropriation If you follow fashion like I do, you probably remember Marc Jacobs’ 2017 fashion show. He sent White models down the runway in dreadlocks. Also, in 2015 he sent White models down the runway in bantu knots, which were renamed “mini buns.” As a result of the 2017
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Can the killing of melanin men and women in America be categorized as a national mental health crisis, or systematic suppression? Or is this being bias to the fact that police officers kill Caucasian males and females at the same rate, but it doesn\’t generate the buzz and misses major headlines. It is obvious that
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Stress Different things cause stress in different people. For me, it’s my job. I wake up dreading the thought of going to work. When I’m there, I’m miserable. When I get home, I’m disappointed I have to go back. I felt obligated answer every phone call when I wasn’t there, or come in to work
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Breaking News! A new party has arrived in Washington, DC as of late, last Friday night, The Silent TurnUp Party is here to stay. This news comes at a critical time in Washington, where many politicians are loosing patience with current legislation. Talk about on time breaking news! While the Democratic and Republican parties take
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Ring the alarm!- Well, not just yet. It\’s a few weeks left before school is back in session for the students. Beat the Streets DC is heating up the District with its pilot program offering an array of human service resources for residents and much more. Beat the Streets DC has been operating in the
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\’What the Health\’ is insightful but misses the mark on one aspect. By now, I’m sure you’ve seen the social media buzz regarding the documentary “What the Health.” It is a film discussing the correlation between health and the foods we eat. It encourages a whole food, plant based diet as a solution to most
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