From 1619 to 1865, the US benefited from over 222 million hours of unpaid, dehumanizing, forced labor by enslaved black people per scholars. This labor- primarily the production of tobacco, rice, sugar, and cotton- would be valued at over $97 trillion today. Built off the backs.
Thanks @thesmartsetmag for publishing this silly, sweaty love letter to my adopted home!
The way IS harder than expected, but also it’s beautiful. 🌅 #writing#hiking#socal
Not every story needs a blood sacrifice, sometimes sweat will do just fine. @EmilyxDell describes her experience on the Trans-Catalina Trail in “Off Trail at Your Own Risk” now available on The Smart Set. Link in bio!
#DrexelUniversity#PennoniHonors#TheSmartSet
Black Barbie - a new documentary from Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers and directed by Lagueria Davis - tells the story of the first Black Barbie and the momentous impact three Black women at Mattel had on the evolution of the Barbie brand as we know it.
Coming soon to Netflix.
Forevermore, to all #WGA Captains, we stan. You held us down, you kept us inspired, within crosswalks, and kept the spirit strong all the way to the finish line. What happens when you meet your heroes? Sometimes they offer you a water bottle. WGA CAPTAINS RULE!! #WGAStrong