The 3 Valentino Perfumes the Internet Is Obsessed With
The good news about shopping for a new fragrance is that there is no shortage of options out there. Florals, spicy scents, woodsy perfumes, fruity fragrances… There's something for every nose preference. There are the brands that are household names, indie brands, clean and organic lines, and even fragrance companies that keep aromatherapy benefits in mind.But I suppose when you've got a lot of options, it can be bad news in a way, too. How can you possibly choose a signature fragrance when...
Rihanna Protested Incognito at a Stop Asian Hate Rally
Rihanna showed up to a Stop Asian Hate rally on Sunday, protesting the surge in anti-Asian hate crimes alongside hundreds of others.The star, who spoke out against the Atlanta massage parlor shootings on Instagram, attended the rally in New York City with her assistant, Tina Truong. She went mostly unnoticed during the protest, though Truong later posted a photo of the Fenty founder holding a sign that read "HATE=RACISM AGAINST GOD!" and "#STOPASIANHATE." Rih was also filmed sharing her Instagra...
Activist Funding Free Cab Rides for Asian New Yorkers Raises Over $100,000 USD
On April 2, Instagram account @cafemaddycab began offering free cab rides to Asian New Yorkers uneasy about taking public transportation in the wake of rising anti-Asian hate crimes in the city. The initiative quickly gained traction on social media, amassing over 8,000 followers in a matter of days.Maddy Park launched @cafemaddycab with $2,000 USD of her own money. She was inspired to cover cab rides for elderly Asians and Asian women after taking a subway ride that left her terrified. "I was s...
NFTs Are an Environmental Hazard — Here's How To Offset Their Carbon Emissions
If you've been following the NFT boom, you're probably aware that the digital phenomenon is an ecological nightmare. NFTs and the blockchain network cryptocurrencies operate on generate an extremely high volume of carbon dioxide emissions -- according to an estimate updated on March 31, popular crypto art platform OpenSea has emitted 67,824,222 kilograms of carbon since launch. Though the novelty of NFTs is undeniably appealing, the medium is at least partly responsible for the billions of tons ...