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Good Morning, it’s Sunday, 1 December. Caribbean scientists are turning seaweed into fuel, Maui’s tattoos in Moana have meaning and a luxe yak wool brand has launched. Today is Eat a Red Apple Day and we know you’re recovering from Thanksgiving (and the whole year really) so we’re bringing you an apple-inspired wellness guide.
Julie Mehretu’s Solo Show: the Ethiopian-born abstract artist opens her first solo show in the Southern Hemisphere in Sydney.
Caribbean Innovation: Caribbean scientists are discovering ways to turn the smelly sargassum seaweed invading beaches into biofuel capable of powering cars 🚗
Startup Noir NOLA Aims To Close Funding Gap: Greater New Orleans Inc. has launched Startup Noir NOLA, a new program for Black business owners in New Orleans to get more access to capital funding.
Uganda’s Bank Breach: Offshore hackers have stolen 62 billion Ugandan shillings ($16.8 million) from the country’s Central Bank 😱
Dezeen announces Sustainable Project Winner: the Dezeen Awards 2024 are over, with winners including the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture for Sustainable Project of the Year.
A Day in the Life of Uzo Aduba: The ‘Orange is The New Black’ star takes us through her 5 to 9am schedule as a working mom.
Take all the apple inspo you need and focus on your wellness today so you’re feeling bouncy, glowy and refreshed inside and out.
Recover: From Thanksgiving richness with these apple cider gummies.
Scalp Cleanse: Brigeo’s Matcha and Apple Replenishing Shampoo works on all hair types so give your hair a green juice cleanse.
Plumpy Skin: Origins Youthtopia Peptide Plumping Apple Cream has 50k apple stem cells making you glowy as Kaiser Coby shows us ✨
Fruity Scents: After your shower, use Kayali’s Eden Juicy Apple 01 to feel apple fresh.
Your Nails: Go for bright red nails for Christmas with Rodeo Drive from the nail brand People of Color.
The Sleep App That Forbes Rated 5 Stars 😱
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Vegan Seasoning: Emari Stevens has launched Finesse, a new line of health-conscious, gluten-free and keto-friendly food seasonings in his mission to help Black people affected by high blood pressure.
Issa Rae Supports Somerville: Somerville is the latest Harlem renaissance-inspired restaurant in South Central Los Angeles.
Pan-Asian in Mumbai: Check out these ten pan-Asian restaurants in Mumbai.
KOAN in Copenhagen: Chef Kristian Baumann’s restaurant is a mix of his Korean roots and his Danish upbringing.
Taiwan’s Bug-Bitten Oolong: Taiwan’s rare honey-flavoured tea is rich in flavour and history, and here’s where to find it.
The Body Shop’s India Collection: Global personal care brand The Body Shop has launched its first India-inspired collection called ‘The India Edit’, featuring body care products with notes of lotus, hibiscus, and black grape.
Turning Waste into Manicures: Japanese manicurist Naomi Arimoto is tackling plastic pollution by converting microplastics into nail art.
Polynesian Body Art: Moana 2 is coming up - have a read about what Maui’s tattoos mean in Polynesian culture.
Launches in India:
GHD: Professional hairstyling tool brand, Good Hair Day (GHD) is now available in India via beauty retailer Nykaa.
Healera: Korean marine-focused skincare brand Healera has now entered the Indian beauty market.
Infinity Pools: Swim in a pool by the sea in hotels in Bali, St. Lucia, Costa Rica and The Dolomites.
Things to do in Puerto Rico: fill up your Puerto Rico itinerary with this list of cool things to do on the island.
Singapore Hotel Opening: The Standard, Singapore will be opening its doors this December, and this first look into its decor will have you reeling.
The Best Hotels in Dubai: Save this extensive list of incredible hotels.
The Next Big Caribbean Destination: Rumour has it Grenada is about to be the hottest spot next year — here’s why.
India’s Sustainable Fashion: Brands like Neora by Nehal Chopra, Bageeya, and Roar for Good, are now available on Upcycleluxe, India’s first carbon-neutral fashion e-commerce platform.
Hanifa Fall/Winter 2024 : Designer and founder at Hanifa, Anifa Mvuemba speaks on the inspiration behind the widely loved collection from Hanifa.
Traditional Nigerian Fabrics: Nigerian designers like Hertunba and Emmy Kasbit are redefining the use of Aso oke and Akwete in modern pieces.
Luxe Yak Wool: Dechen Yeshi and her mother Kim are founders of Norlha, a luxury brand crafting items from yak wool on the Tibetan Plateau.
The Time is Always Now: curated by Ekow Eshun, this Philadelphia exhibition focuses on reframing and including Black figures in art.
Japanese design in London: Japanese studio Kengo Kuma revealed their renovation at Rotunda Sushi Restaurant in London, featuring an impressive undulating wooden bench.
The Canopy House in Indore: Step into an architectural marvel that blends human housing with nature.
A Net Zero Home in Hot Climate: Greenland Industries takes us on a tour of a net zero home built for a hot composite climate in Haryana, India.
🎧 Vibes and Vokals: Kenyan music group Wanavokali has released its 10-track sophomore album Vibes & Vokals, and it spans across Afrobeats, afro-house, and amapiano.
📺 Educational Watch: Made in Ethiopia is a documentary that follows the development of a Chinese factory complex in rural Ethiopia.
Arab Cinema Week: the third edition of Cinema Akil’s Arab Cinema Week is currently ongoing.
African Diaspora Film Festival: 30 years of South African film will be celebrated at 2024 African Diaspora Film Festival holding in New York City.
Yasuke: Way of The Butterfly: the new graphic novel written by Fidel Namiso and Loyiso Mkhize portrays the story of Yasuke, the first African samurai, from an African perspective.
Caribbean Romance Writers: get into love on the island with these Caribbean writers to look out for in 2025.
Publishing in India: romcom writer Trisha Das shares her journey navigating publishing and literature as a romcom fiction writer in India.
Fireflies on the Lagoon: written by Tunde Leye, Fireflies on the Lagoon is based in 1834 and details the lives of royals in Lagos as the slave trade and colonial interference threaten their roles.
