Black women have long been pioneers in the beauty industry, introducing trends that have captivated global audiences and redefined standards of beauty.
Gaye’s influence on Motown had cross-cultural appeal and introduced the privileged white music industry to the burgeoning soul and rhythm and blues genres that formed the crux of Motown’s sound.
Six years after women of the music industry were told they need to “step up” by then-president of the Recording Academy Neil Portnow if they wanted to be recognized, they proved their unparalleled talent and took centre stage at this year’s Grammys.
The shocking events that transpired in a London hotel room in 2018 involving of Canada’s 2018 World Junior Hockey team merely scratched the surface of a pervasive issue that’s gripped Hockey Canada and the NHL alike.
As society sips from the intoxicating cup of consumer culture, it’s clear these branded water bottles are more than just vessels for hydration they’re part of greater ethos where corporations are finding ways to capitalize off our basic needs.
For many, sports serve as more than mere entertainment—they’re a religious experience, a ritual that binds communities and transcends the boundaries of individual or player identity.