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I love this clip of Chadwick Boseman appearing on Jimmy Fallon and surprising his fans as they speak into the camera about what “Black Panther” meant to them. It is an accurate representation of who he is, his kindness, and his selfless soul. Yesterday was another reminder that people are dealing with their own challenges and they don’t always feel the need to share it. We often immediately point this to mental health or disorders, but this can also mean general health, diseases, cancer. For four years after his diagnosis, Chadwick continued to appear in films and show up for appearances even though his body was failing him. He never stopped working.
I was disheartened when he appeared on camera recently for a live where he was immediately met with criticism about his body weight. People questioned why he was so thin and honestly, this should not be where our minds go to when these things happen. I hope that this was a wake up call for people to not judge others or to speak too quickly. Chadwick did so much for this world through his talents and his legacy will live on for many many years.
Though I haven’t participated in this TikTok trend, I’ve been loving people recreating photos from them as a child in the same pose. There’s something entirely endearing about nostalgia that we’re naturally attracted to. Before this was even a trend, this father and daughter have kept up with their photo taking tradition for 40 years. Hua Hua was a just a little one when she took a photo with her father Hua Yunqing (27) for the first time. At the time, there wasn’t any intention of keeping the tradition. However, after seeing the photo, he couldn’t not continue the tradition! Now 40 years later, the photos have evolved. I won’t spoil what happens next, but you can view the entire collection for yourself [here].
We miss her. How any of us have been able to get through the last four years with Cheeto as president is beyond me. Though we know how much she hates politics herself, Michelle Obama did an amazing job at speaking to us like we were people and citizens of this country. She empathized and remarked on every ordeal and situation that we’ve had to endure these last six months. On top of that, she had the clap back heard ’round the world, “it is what it is.” And the truth of the matter is that it’s time for a new President.
The importance of voting has always been crucial, but this year more than ever, so much is at stake. Whether they remove the usual avenues that we have to vote, there are plenty of ways so don’t be discouraged. Make sure you are registered. And make sure your voice is heard because we will not take another four years.
Sports are back! Sort of. Over the weekend, Kevin told me that Matisse Thybulle has been documenting his return to the court and life in the “bubble” since COVID all began. The series started sometime in early July, but it’s already picking up a lot of attention. His vlogs have been getting over a millions views and he’s already been reached out to by the New York Times and LA Times. As someone who’s been watching it on my lunch break, I’m really enjoying it! They are quick snapshots of what’s been going on in the bubble including what basketball looks like right now and regular testing of course.
Thybulle, himself, is actually very entertaining to watch. Additionally, he’s responsible for all of the editing and recording on his own. We’re not sure how long he’ll continue on with this project, but regardless, when this ends, we hope he’ll keep up his side hustle.
It is both heartbreaking and inspiring to see couples that I know and don’t know persevering through this time. None of them could have imagined what 2020 would have in store for them. All of them envisioned saying those two words solidifying their partnership and making it official official. However, all of them know that it’s not just those two words that make a partnership. It’s all not a grand ceremony that make a partnership. I appreciate both the couples that have moved their dates out of the concern and safety for others or the couples that have pressed on making adjustments to what they originally dreamed of.
Briana and Kris were one of those couples who had a wedding impacted by COVID-19, but decided they couldn’t wait until next year. Instead they threw the most beautiful intimate ceremony with guests that all promised to get tested beforehand. Vogue did such a beautiful job of capturing the special moment in their day through this summary and the photos will stick with you long after you’re done reading.
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Artist Seamus Wray wins for quarantine project of the year. Seeing this first photograph of Wray painting a portrait of himself wearing the exact same outfit is impressive to say the least, but don’t think that it starts and ends with this. He repeats this process of painting portraits of himself five times and the end result is too good. I don’t want to spoil it for you so I’m going to send you to [Colossal] for the full effect.
“Wray hopes the potentially infinite project begs the questions, “What comes next? Another painting. Are we all just living in a painting? What if this is a painting, within a painting?”
If there’s anything you should watch today, it’s this clip of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez eviscerating Rep. Ted Yoho. Ocasio-Cortez hits on several points that resonate which is 1) that women receive these remarks about themselves frequently and 2) having a wife or daughters does not mean get a pass. We see this all the time with race and after months – no years – of hearing this, we’re sick of it. Ocasio-Cortez channels the frustration that all women feel when we are at the end of comments like this. Very few of us choose to or can even speak up about these matters. More often times than not, we have to suppress. We hold it in and we move on to the next day. I’m excited for young girls to have a role model like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to look up to. She already is making so many of us proud to have her represent us.