A Thing Or Two We’re Doing Besides Holding Ourselves Accountable
Black Lives Matter, and until rampant racism and police brutality are addressed in meaningful, structural ways, no one in America is truly free. We stand with protestors and everyone doing the work to make this country a safer, more just place for Black people. As two white women who benefit from our race, class, and other mechanisms of white supremacy, there are plenty of ways we need to be better. Among them: being more deliberate about whose work we share, support, and put our dollars toward. To that end, we’re pledging to do at least 15% of our spending with Black-owned businesses—and we’re grateful to the Brother Vellies designer Aurora James for this call to action. Below, 11 projects, businesses, and pursuits from Black creators we’re just crazy about. (If you’re looking for more Black-owned businesses to support, a starter list.)
erica’s things
Anxiously awaiting the arrival of Lani Haliday’s (GF!) miso chocolate-chip cookies to my door. I would be pretty open to gobbling up this whole cake too, TBH.
Giving Imbolo Mbue’s Behold the Dreamers my highest literary compliment...which is actually a question: “Who should be cast in the movie version?”
Diving into the pottery of Roberto Lugo; lifting my chin off the table. More here—and for scale!!
Driving my husband absolutely nuts with how much of R. Eric Thomas’s newsletter I read aloud.
Ponying up for a forever razor from Oui the People. I’ve heard so many good things. And, I mean, chic.
claire’s things
Getting an earful of beauty, wellness, and A+ banter from two ladies who bring to mind this meme.
Glimpsing an idealized version of maternal healthcare in Mahmee.
Soundtracking my too many hours spent in the kitchen to the insanely talented vocals of Vagabon.
Fielding a steady stream of compliments on my Agnes Badoo, an investment bag that has not only survived, but also thrived over many years, through spilled drinks and even a flooded car.
Introducing you to my new faves, Nikki, Mobalaji, and Jon, hosts of GQ’s exceptionally charming, 15-minutes-at-most show, The Run-Through. Your favorite Quibi could never.
