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Curated by the @6mile_contessa, Shae Robinson-Mosley
When King Bey talks, we listen.
Once again, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is breaking the internet, and this time it comes with a message of empowerment and self-care. We’re tellin’ everybody, if you haven’t heard Break My Soul, you are missing out on this summertime anthem.
Christmas in July
(Your new favorite holiday films)
A Majestic Christmas (Hallmark)
This is a great film starring the absolutely stunning Jerrika Hinton as Nell Harper, an architect charged with renovating and modernizing a beloved historic theater in her hometown. Nell’s adversary (turned love interest, of course) is played by Christian Vincent - you know this Canadian-born beau from the groundbreaking series, Noah’s Arc on which he played the uber-risqué Ricky. (You see what we did there?) This heart-warming movie about family and history will leave you filled with the winter warm and fuzzies.
The Holiday Calendar (Netflix)
Abby is a talented but artistically stifled photographer - played by Kat Graham - who is gifted an antique advent calendar by her grandfather. Abby’s lifelong best friend (turned love interest, OF COURSE!) is played by Quincy Brown. Yep! That Quincy Brown! Son of Black pop culture royalty, the late Kim Porter - long time love and co-parenting partner of Sean P. Diddy Combs. This film is filled with the beauty of enduring friendship, the connection between a grandfather and his (unspoken favorite) granddaughter, and a little bit of magic. 10/10 would recommend!
Women are Making Moves in the NFL & NBA
Shirley Chisolm said, "If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair."
Well, Mellody Hobson, Sandra Douglass Morgan, and Morgan Cato brought their own tables and chairs!
Hobson, the co-CEO of Ariel Investments, recently became the first Black owner in the NFL after joining the ownership team of the Denver Broncos.
Morgan, an attorney and Las Vegas native, is a leadership powerhouse that is also making history after becoming the first Black woman to serve as an NFL team president. Prior to joining the Las Vegas Raiders, Morgan served as the chairwoman and executive director of the Nevada Gaming Commission.
Lastly, Cato became the first Black woman in NBA history to hold an assistant general manager position when she was hired by the Phoenix Suns. Before taking her talents to Phoenix, she spent the last decade with the NBA league office, most recently as Associate Vice President of Business Operations for NBA League Operations. Well done!
Are you pro-Roe? Let 'em know.
The proceeds from the Women’s Rights Collection featured on Social Goods helps to support Planned Parenthood of Greater New York and the National Institute for Reproductive Health.
You can also support community-based nonprofits like our friends over at Women With A Vision, Inc. in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Presidential Medal(s) of Freedom
Simone Biles and Megan Rapinoe are Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Simone Biles (an M&A fave) has medals on medals! My best friend in my mind, the most decorated U.S. gymnast in history, recently added the Presidential Medal of Freedom to her count. Biles has been an advocate for athletes’ mental health, children in foster care, and survivors of sexual violence. She is also arguably the best athlete of all time - not the best female athlete - the best athlete. The GOAT of GOATs. What a legacy. Congratulations, bestie!
Megan Rapinoe, Olympic gold medalist and Women’s World Cup soccer champion (another favorite of the M&A team) was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Rapinoe has been an outspoken champion for social justice and equal pay for women. We are so happy and proud that her efforts and accomplishments have been recognized. Congratulations, Megan!
