Refinery29 Archives - June 19, 2020

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Great First Step, The Bachelor — Now Make It Matter Long Term

Becca Kufrin Says Relationship With Garrett Yrigoyen Is Uncertain After His Pro-...

Kathryn Lindsay

All The Police Food Conspiracy Theories Are Putting Workers Of Colour At Risk

Britni de la Cretaz

Sunday’s “Ring Of Fire” Solar Eclipse Brings Po...

This weekend, we’ll be experiencing quite the astrological event. Not only is the summer solstice occurring, but we’ll also be undergoing the n

by Elizabeth Gulino

Did History White-Wash Beethoven?

Centuries after his death, not much is known about German composer Ludwig van Beethoven beyond the standard pop culture trivia — he was a musical prodigy

by Ineye Komonibo

How I’m Reflecting On Juneteenth Differently This Year

Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the day when the news of emancipation finally reached the last group of enslaved Black Americans in the United States,

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Who Will Fight For Black Women?

Four years ago, on my 20th birthday, I went out to dinner with a group of friends. It wasn’t long before one of them — a close friend — said that on

by Alyssa Ashley

Juneteenth Celebrates Black Liberation — The Truth Is We’re...

On June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger read “General Order No. 3” to enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas. “The people of Texas a

by Danielle Cadet

We Can’t Stop Staring At Cardi B’s Hot-Pink Pixie Cut

Just one week after Cardi B traded her over-the-top wigs for a DIY hair mask and silk press, she’s back with a new look that shows she’s the qu

by aimee simeon

I’m Never Going Back To Heavy Makeup Post-Quarantine

Makeup and I go way back. While my friends at school were preoccupied with which member of Busted they’d kiss, marry, or avoid, I spent my time scour

by Jacqueline Kilikita

Therapist-Approved Tips For Talking To Your Partner About Race

The journey to becoming a better white ally to the Black community starts with yourself — and with those closest to you. Part of being an active ally is

by Elizabeth Gulino

This Is How COVID-19 Is Changing Going To The Nail Salon

When B.C. nail salons were given the thumb’s up to start reopening in late May, Zarina Ahamed, the director and owner of Joyride Vancouver nail salon, se

by Carli Whitwell