By: Sahra Mohamed For millions of people across North America, living with allergies is a relentless battle against daily threats. For those who have experienced anaphylactic shock, the traumatic aftermath isn't just physical, it’s psychological too. Simple pleasures like dining out, attending social gatherings or even walking past a food truck, all carry calculated risks …
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By: Sahra Mohamed This year’s Met Gala theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, isn’t just another red carpet event, it’s a historical and cultural exploration of centuries of Black excellence, resistance, and reinvention through fashion. The exhibit is inspired by Dr. Monica L. Miller and her book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of …
By: Sahra Mohamed In the United States, Black women continue to face the highest risk of dying from pregnancy-related causes. Despite recent declines in the national maternal mortality rate, Black women are still dying at an alarming rate. In fact, their mortality rate was the only one that didn’t decline, according to the Centers for …
By: Sahra Mohamed President Donald Trump has escalated global trade tensions with a sweeping set of tariffs. As reported by BBC News, a baseline 10% tariff on all imports to the United States took effect on April 5, impacting goods from countries such as the United Kingdom, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia. On April …
By: Sahra Mohamed On Saturday, April 5th, “Hands Off” protests swept across all 50 U.S. states and cities around the world, uniting communities against the Trump administration’s list of controversial policies, from mass deportations and aggressive tariffs to executive orders targeting marginalized groups. The movement has brought together civil rights organizations, LGBTQ+ advocacy groups and …
By: Sahra Mohamed When we think about television’s most iconic shows in the late 90's to 2000's, Friends, Sex and the City, Will & Grace, or Malcolm in the Middle might come to mind. These series were celebrated, critically acclaimed, showered with awards, and their cast members were compensated with record-breaking salaries. The six main …
By: Sahra Mohamed The way the media covers abuse and harassment cases tend to reveal biases related to gender, race, and power dynamics. One of the most recent examples of this is the defamation lawsuit filed by actor Justin Baldoni against Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds. Although the case isn't set to go …
By: Sahra Mohamed As Canada heads into another federal election, the political landscape is more polarized than ever. New polling data suggests a tight race between the Liberals and Conservatives, with the New Democratic Party (NDP) struggling to maintain its position. According to an Abacus Data poll, the NDP’s support has dropped to its lowest …
By: Sahra Mohamed Fashion constantly evolves, but the rapid leadership changes at major luxury houses have made it harder to keep up. For consumers, understanding the shifts behind the brands they support is more important than ever. In a major shake-up, Demna Gvasalia is set to leave Balenciaga and take over as Gucci’s creative director. …
By: Sahra Mohamed President Donald Trump's recent decision to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports has led to swift responses from Canada, the European Union, and Mexico. These measures have escalated trade tensions and concerns about the future of international trade relations. In retaliation, Canada announced tariffs on $21 billion worth of …
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