friday favorites | 6.5.20

it has been a heavy week but one that i know is necessary for the change of this country. in light of everything going on, earlier this week i made the decision to “mute” all personal content both here and on instagram in an effort to amplify melanated voices. as a white woman, i recognize my privilege and i wanted to take this time to listen and educate myself on how to be a better ally. while i may have been “muted,” i have been far from silent. the past week i have been sharing anti-racism resources, insightful movies and documentaries, organizations to donate to that support the black lives matter movement, black-owned businesses, and black creators within the influencer community. this week has been eye opening and i know we all have a long way to go, but let this be the first of many steps needed to address and change the racism in our country. i am focused on making changes in how i live and work and know it is the time to more than “not racist,” but actively anti-racist.

so this week’s friday favorites is going to look a little different than usual. i’ve compiled so many of these tools that i have found useful and i hope you will too.

RESOURCES TO LEARN FROM

movies, shows, and documentaries

  • 13th - netflix

  • when they see us - netflix (i also recommend watching this in parts instead of all at once)

  • trial by media | episode 3: 41 shots - netflix

  • the life and death of marsha p. johnson - netflix

  • dear white people - netflix

  • just mercy - amazon prime

  • the hate u give - hulu

CREATORS TO FOLLOW

BRANDS TO SUPPORT

  • harlem candle co.: luxury home fragrance inspired by the harlem renaissance

  • mcbride sisters collection wine: sister owned wine company

  • christopher john rogers: fashion designer who's pieces are exclusively sold on net-a-porter

  • lolly lolly ceramics: handmade ceramics by lalese stamps

  • brother vellies: luxury shoe and accessory brand founded by designer aurora james

  • fe noel: inspired by travel and color, designer felicia ‘fe’ noel creates stunning pieces.

  • knc beauty: lip masks and scrubs founded by kristen noel crawley.

  • oh happy dani: a colorful illustrator that encourages faith and justice

  • cushnie: founded by carly cushnie, luxury womens ready-to-wear and accessories designed in nyc.

  • golde: superfood health and beauty products

  • pattern: hair care line founded by actress tracee ellis ross

  • monroe nyc: one-of-a-kind hats that are all made by hand

  • estelle colored glass: the most stunning colored stemware and glassware

  • sika: a uk-based designer with the most incredible dresses made from fabric sourced from ghana

WHERE TO DONATE

and of course…

VOTE

first image by oh happy dani // second image by @stuffgracemade

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