Since police officers murdered Eric Garner in New York in 2014, his last words, “I can’t breathe,” have become a rallying cry for the Black Lives Matter movement. High-profile figures like LeBron James have worn the words on T-shirts, and protesters have chanted them at anti-police-brutality demonstrations. “I can’t breathe” aren’t just Eric Garner’s last
“When you get people to be uncomfortable, they’ll grow.” By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 25, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter “Waskawêwin is the Cree word for movement,” says Dusty LeGrande, founder of the Edmonton-based streetwear brand Mobilize. Fitting, then, that it’s a name given to a collection of pieces created under the label. But, as he
Unions representing tens of thousands of airline employees on Thursday asked lawmakers for $32 billion in additional government aid to maintain their jobs through the end of March 2021, as air travel demand remains low because of the coronavirus pandemic. U.S. passenger and cargo airlines, as well as airline contractors, had $32 billion in federal
Mordo is finally making his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While it had been strongly suspected, Chiwetel Ejiofor has confirmed that he will reprise his role in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The actor also promises that questions regarding his whereabouts during recent MCU events, specifically Thanos’ snap and Avengers: Endgame, will
Sevendust have released their first piece of post-All I See Is War music and it’s a cover. The band has taken on the Soundgarden classic, “The Day I Tried to Live,” with a lyric video available to view below. The group decided to release the new song after witnessing the changes happening around the globe,
The coronavirus pandemic is dramatically disrupting not only our daily lives but society itself. This show features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the deeper economic, political, and technological consequences of the pandemic. It’s our new daily podcast trying to make longterm sense out of the chaos of today’s global
Cuz if you can’t love your skin, how in the hell are you gonna love anybody else(‘s)? It’s no secret that the art of drag has inspired a lot of makeup trends. Contouring, baking and over-lining your lips are just a few of the things that makeup artists (and the Kardashian-Jenners) have borrowed from drag
(CNN) — There are 700 islands in the Bahamas, 2,000 beaches, 32 national parks — and one underwater art installation. Started in 2014, BREEF (Bahamas Reef Environmental Education Foundation) commissioned three artists to create sculptures that could live beneath the waves. “Ocean Atlas,” is largest sculpture created by renowned British artist and climate activist, Jason
Christopher Nolan’s Tenet pushes theatrical release Audiences were finally about to witness the expected majesty that is Christopher Nolan’s mysterious sci-fi espionage blockbuster Tenet, but due to the studio’s commitment to a theatrical release and a spike in cases of the coronavirus across the nation, Warner Bros. has chosen to delay the film’s release once again.
Cambridge City Council has officially given Huawei permission to construct a 50,000 sq. meter R&D centre to focus on optoelectronics, serving as the international HQ for the segment. While Cambridge has long been associated with academic excellence thanks to the university, the region is increasingly gaining a reputation as a hub for the telecoms and
Coachella. Lollapalooza. Outside Lands. Governors Ball. Many of the our country’s biggest and best festivals have officially cancelled this year due to COVID-19, and now Bonnaroo is following suit. The annual Tennessee festival was set to invite Tool, Lizzo, Tame Impala, Miley Cyrus, Flume, Lana Del Rey, and more, but now will not go ahead
Do you think it’s important that Biden choose a Black running mate? [laughs] The choice of VP has been an issue of intrigue. The beautiful thing about the options on the table is that all of them are more qualified than the current occupant of the White House. Whatever the choice is, I think we
Welcome to Texture Talk, a weekly column that celebrates and deep dives into the dynamic world of curly hair, from crowns of curls that are free flowing to strands that are tucked away in a protective style. By Natasha Bruno Date June 25, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Image courtesy of TRACY PEART. Design by Danielle Campbell.
Travelers wearing protective masks walk through Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. airlines are cracking down on travelers who refuse to wear face masks on board, a requirement that aims to protect passengers and crews from Covid-19. The federal
Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World is celebrating its 10th anniversary this summer. The movie opened in August of 2010, but was not immediatly a hit. It landed at number 5 on the box office charts, with Sylvester Stallone’s The Expendables soaring to number one instead. This was a blow for director Edgar Wright. But at
Bring Me the Horizon are all about the art of the tease. The genre-fluid group gave advance notice of their new song, “Parasite Eve,” which is out now, as well as the prospect of multiple new records. Singer Oli Sykes has clarified the band’s ambitions, stating that all four record are planned for the next
The Rally Reading Series and Words Without Borders celebrates a multilingual reading of queer writing from around the world, which launched WWB’s 11th annual Queer issue. Our exciting lineup includes Turkish writer Nazlı Karabıyıkoğlu; Filipino writer R. Joseph Dazo and translator John Bengan; Italian poet Giovanna Cristina Vivinetto and translator Danielle Pieratti; and Jeffrey Angles
(CNN) — There’s a reason Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis flew to Santorini earlier this month when he wanted to announce the reopening of his country to tourism. When the evening sun begins to dip behind the rim of the extinct volcano of which the island forms part, it is one of the most romantic