Meghan Markle and Prince Harry broke records when they launched their own Instagram account—@SussexRoyal—in April after previously sharing social media channels with Kate Middleton and Prince William. Since that time, they’ve amassed over 8.4 million followers and have used the platform a little bit differently than we’ve come to expect from the royal family—from baby…
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Next month President Donald Trump will make an official three-day state visit to the United Kingdom. While he’s there, he’ll be meeting with many members of the royal family at various events. But the lone American royal, Meghan Markle, is noticeably absent from the itinerary. According to CNN, Queen Elizabeth II will be joined by…
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Let’s be clear: I’ve always worn my Black Girl crown tall and high, never deflecting the magic that my race carries. But I recently had an epiphany: my beauty routine didn’t always reflect that. Once only discussed through word of mouth, networks like Instagram and Reddit have helped bubble up black-owned beauty brands to the…
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I’m something of a natural deodorant savant, if you will. Not only do I use them myself, but a few years ago, I also volunteered to test first-generation versions, a somewhat challenging experience that makes me grateful for the sleeker, more effective aluminum-free formulas available today. And while I dabble in natural deodorant, it’s also…
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We’re one week into Black History Month 2019. And to celebrate, we turned to some of the most brilliants writers and thinkers of color we know to recommend some of their favorite books. From collections of poems, to poignant YA page-turners, to bonafide classics, the books in this list are a testament to the varied,…
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It’s still winter. Politics suck, the weather sucks, and we’re all sick of being inside. Our Winteritis stories are for women who can’t read another think piece, who’ve pushed the outer limits of time it’s possible to spend on social media, and who kind of want to shop online and hibernate until spring is here.…
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