Alexander P. Ary

Macy’s just put a ton of designer shoes, fashion and home products on super sale

Alexander P. Ary 4 weeks ago

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Even now, there’s no shame in checking out a good sale as a break from the news.

As I scrolled through my own inbox for new deals to snag, Macy’s clearance sale appeared — and it’s offering up to 80 percent off on thousands of products right now. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to see that there are nearly 7,000 items across home, fashion, accessories and even designer brands that are discounted.

Nowadays, I really need my coffee and was personally surprised to find this single-serve coffee machine from Crux that’s under $40. But that’s not the only kitchen gem you’ll find in the home section. Some other great

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Minneapolis city council pledges to defund police; editors at major papers step down; NYC lifts curfew

Alexander P. Ary 1 month ago

The Minneapolis City Council took a major step Sunday toward making radical changes in the city’s beleaguered police department, as a super majority publicly expressed support for disbanding the force.

Earlier Sunday, Mayor Bill de Blasio canceled New York’s curfew following a day when cities across the nation saw massive, peaceful demonstrations against racism and police brutality. 

“We are lifting the curfew, effective immediately,” de Blasio tweeted. “Yesterday and last night we saw the very best of our city.”

On Monday, Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who is charged with the second-degree murder of George Floyd, is scheduled to have his first court appearance. Chauvin has been in jail since his arrest on May 29.

Protests began after the Memorial Day death of Floyd, the African-American man who died after Chauvin knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes. The latest in a series of memorial services for

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60 Black-Owned Fashion Labels and Clothing Stores You Can Shop Right Now

Alexander P. Ary 1 month ago

There’s a lot of work to be done in the fight against systemic racism and police brutality against Black Americans. You can protest, vote, battle for policies aimed at ending discrimination in law enforcement, call local government officials, and donate—if you can, whatever you can—to bail funds and other vital organizations. (We have some suggestions, if you need ’em.) And while you’re thinking about where you can put your money to work, it makes sense to apply that same consideration to your closet, too. To that end, we’ve put together a (by no means complete) list of black-owned fashion labels and clothing stores. Whether you’re looking for a fit-worthy sweatsuit or a masterfully crafted business suit, start here next time you’re stocking up.

In just seven short years, designer Kerby Jean-Raymond has built Pyer Moss into one of the most vital and consequential fashion labels in America.

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25 black-owned beauty and fashion brands to support now and forever

Alexander P. Ary 1 month ago

Following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police brutality, many Americans are mourning, protesting and standing in solitude against centuries-long racial injustice.

Powerful ways to support monumental platforms such as Black Lives Matter include learning through literature about race and privilege. You can also make sure to do your part in voting throughout election season, find ways to authentically amplify black voices that need to be heard, and last but certainly not least, put your money where your mouth is by financially backing black-owned businesses during this triggering time.

MORE: Black businesses hit hard by COVID-19 fight to stay afloat

There are a wide variety of black-owned businesses that are often underfunded, lacking access to capital as well as loans and have been disproportionately disrupted by the coronavirus crisis.

The number of black-owned businesses has fallen by 40% during the pandemic, according to The Washington Post.

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