Sunday, July 25, 2021
Black Excellence on Display in Two Texas Newspapers
This week, Black women were named to run Texas' two largest newspapers. Congrats to @KatriceRHardy and @dallasnews… https://t.co/KxPPMA68jm
— Sewell Chan (@sewellchan) July 21, 2021
Tiffany Cross Destroys Megyn Kelly!
From Rawstory -
Megyn Kelly brutally flattened by MSNBC host for trying to 'crawl her way back into social relevance'
By Bob Brigham
Bob Brigham.@TiffanyDCross has a message for Queen of The Karens, @MegynKelly. #CrossConnection pic.twitter.com/BLy7sGBTwA
— The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross (@CrossConnection) July 24, 2021
https://www.rawstory.com/megyn-kelly-naomi-osaka-2653939157/
Saturday, July 24, 2021
Stagecoach Mary
From Wide Open Country -
Stagecoach Mary: The Ultimate Montana Badass
BY EMILY MACK
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"Born a slave somewhere in Tennessee, Mary lived to become one of the freest souls ever to draw a breath, or a .38," the actor Gary Cooper wrote of Mary Fields -- a.k.a. Stagecoach Mary -- for an EBONY profile 1959. Mary was a Western inspiration to the Classical Hollywood performer. And it's easy to see why. Mary embodied the traits of bravery and independence which defined the American frontier. She was, famously, the first African American woman to carry mail for the U.S. Postal Service. And at the time of her historic route, Mary was already sixty years old!
https://www.wideopencountry.com/stagecoach-mary/
Eat-Acting
From Buzzfeed -
This Director Is Going Viral For Showing People How Certain Scenes From Films And TV Commercials Are Made And It's Truly Wild
by Krista Torres
https://www.buzzfeed.com/kristatorres/behind-the-scenes-tv-film-secrets-tiktok@davidwma Reply to @sorencopper Today’s FilmTok Lesson: “Eat-Acting” #behindthescenes #foodstyling #film #filmtok #learnontiktok
♬ Spongebob - Dante9k
Sunshine Seasoning
From VegNews -
THERE’S NOW A BLACK MARKET FOR TABITHA BROWN’S MCCORMICK SUNSHINE SEASONING
The going rate for vegan influencer Tabitha Brown’s popular McCormick seasoning—which sold out in 39 minutes—is more than $120 per two-pack.
by ANNA STAROSTINETSKAYA
On July 8, vegan influencer Tabitha Brown released her limited-edition Sunshine All Purpose Seasoning in partnership with spice brand McCormick—which promptly sold out of the salt-free spice blend in 39 minutes. McCormick plans to restock Brown’s seasoning in the fall but in the meantime, a black market of sorts is forming to bring fans the in-demand seasoning. On Ebay, several listings for the seasoning are currently live, with some bids reaching upwards of $120 for a two-pack of the spice blend. The lowest starting bid for the seasoning pack is currently $14.94. However, that listing comes with a $69.00 shipping fee, putting the price astronomically higher than the seasoning’s original price of $14.95 per pack of two.
For those that can get their hands on Sunshine seasoning, on the black market or otherwise, Brown developed several recipes to showcase its summery Caribbean-inspired flavor profile, including Sunshine Shick’n (shiitake mushroom-based vegan chicken stir-fry coated with a sweet and savory sauce); Maple Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges; and Chicky Farro Bowl (farro bowl topped with roasted chickpeas coated in Sunshine Seasoning).
https://vegnews.com/2021/7/tabitha-brown-mccormick-sunshine-seasoning
Overrated Cities
From Buzzfeed -
People Are Calling Out The Most "Overrated" Cities They've Visited, And There Were Some Big Surprises
Paris is so underwhelming to some tourists that they literally named a syndrome after it.
by Stephen LaConte
A viral thread on Reddit has people calling out the most overrated cities they've visited or lived in — and y'all, all I can say is I'm very sorry if your hometown is on this list. (Mine is!)
1. "Las Vegas. I once ordered four drinks and my tab was $117. Then there’s the heat. And the noise. And the creepy men lingering, well, everywhere."
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3. "Dubai. It's the clickbait of the world. 'We have the biggest/tallest/most expensive...' and 'YOU WON'T BELIEVE when you see THIS...' It's hot as fuck, everything's a man-made tourist trap, labor exploitation and racism are rampant, and they try so hard to prove to the world how modern and Westernized they are. Really, it's just government propaganda."
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https://www.buzzfeed.com/stephenlaconte/most-overrated-ciites-reddit
Blue Porch Ceilings in the South
From Hunker -
What It Means if You See a Blue Porch in the South
By ANNA GRAGERT
When it comes to blue porch ceilings, you'll typically find them in the American South. Why? This design choice comes from a Gullah Geechee tradition that was started around 200 years ago.
According to the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission, the Gullah Geechee people are "descendants of Africans who were enslaved on the rice, indigo, and Sea Island cotton plantations of the lower Atlantic coast." Because of their location on island and coastal plantations, the Gullah Geechee developed their own distinct culture with West African roots.
Part of the Gullah Geechee culture involved folklore believing that ghosts called "haints" were unable to cross over water. So, to keep evil haints away from their homes, the Gullah Geechee began painting their front porch ceilings blue as a way to recreate the color of water. This color became known as "haint blue," according to Taste of Home, and many would also use it to paint their doors and windows.
https://www.hunker.com/13767522/what-means-blue-porch-south
17-year-old Black girl makes color changing sutures that detect infection
Allow Athletes to be Human
From the Hollywood Reporter -
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Let Athletes Lead the Way on Mental Health
Instead of demanding perfection from sports stars who get candid about their health, viewers should admire their perseverance — and take cues from their coping skills.
BY KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR
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| Kevin Love, Naomi Osaka and Michael Phelps. MICHAEL REAVES/GETTY IMAGES; MARK BRAKE/GETTY IMAGES; LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES |
When four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka dropped out of the French Open and Wimbledon because of anxiety and depression associated with compulsory press interviews, many fans were shocked at her bold confession. While most professional athletes rallied to support her “bravery,” some critics dismissed the player, who will represent Japan at the Tokyo Olympics, as a “diva” and “narcissistic.” The same thing happened in 2018 when NBA star Kevin Love wrote an essay in The Players’ Tribune about his anxiety and depression despite his fear that others, especially his teammates, would see it as a “form of weakness that could derail my success in sports.”
Within the past few years, dozens of celebrities and athletes — among them Adele, Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus, Emma Stone, DeMar DeRozan, Michael Phelps and Dwayne Johnson — have openly discussed their struggles with mental health. Richard Sherman, arrested July 14 after his family called 911 during a domestic incident where he threatened to harm himself, promised to get “the help I need” in an Instagram post.
Yet the stigma of somehow being damaged, tainted, a diva or unable to perform lingers because the public perception is that, unlike with a sprained ankle, people can’t heal from or cope with mental health issues. They forget that these people have been dealing with these challenges at the same time they’ve risen to elite athlete or star celebrity status. Rather than cautionary examples of weakness, they are often models of strength and perseverance.
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The problem is the desire for the public to hold up performing artists and athletes as paragons of perfection and then punish them when they are anything less. They see mental health issues as a character issue — to suffer is to be weak. This despite the statistics: one in four adults and one in five teens experiences a diagnosable mental disorder. Rather, the public should admire public figures’ perseverance and character strength for all they’ve accomplished despite their challenges — and learn coping skills from them. Actually, it’s a reflection of our own character whether we choose to be supportive or derisive, because that reflects either our capacity for compassion — or the depth of our own personal fears.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/kareem-athletes-mental-health1234985129-1234985129/
Triple Crown
From Hypebeast -
The Antetokounmpo Siblings Become First Brother Trio to All Win NBA Championships
Back-to-back NBA champs.
By Joyce Li
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The Milwaukee Bucks have officially claimed the title as the 2021 NBA Champions, giving brothers Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo their first championship ring in the league. The two siblings are now on the same level as younger brother Kostas Antetokounmpo, who previously won the 2020 NBA Championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. The historical feat marks the first trio of brothers in the NBA to all win a league title.
Post-championship game, Giannis said during an on-court interview, “A lot of people was making jokes last year when Kostas won his championship with the Lakers. Obviously at the dinner table it was awkward a little bit because he had the ring before me. But now me and Thanasis have ours. But now me and Thanasis have the ring too, so we’re happy.”
https://hypebeast.com/2021/7/antetokounmpo-siblings-first-brother-trio-all-win-nba-championshipsGiannis' reaction to him, Thanasis and Kostas all being NBA champs 🥺❤️ pic.twitter.com/njD2vxW8pa
— ESPN (@espn) July 21, 2021
A Classy Gesture
From the Irish Mirror -
Olympics 2021: Huge amount of goodwill for Ireland's Olympians after classy gesture during opening ceremony
Aren't we a great bunch altogether?
BY DAVID KENT
The whole Irish team bowed in unison towards the Japanese welcoming party in what was a lovely nod to the different culture they are immersed in for the duration of these Games.
And that gesture in particular has got huge praise online.
You have done us proud @Kelly64kg @weerooster @TeamIreland @PattyFblp 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/Y30u9XWSu4
— Team Ireland (@TeamIreland) July 23, 2021
https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/olympics-2021-huge-amount-goodwill-24604744.amp
Friday, July 23, 2021
Mr. SOUL! Trailer
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Pulled His Car Over to Have Some Fun
I just pulled my car over, and served these girls 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/cBLjrQ7o6A
— Julian King (@itsjulianking) July 19, 2021