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🔥 Inflatable Girlfriend Gone Wrong: A student in China is going viral for accidentally setting the dorm on fire while trying to hide an inflatable doll from his roommate.

First Latina Deputy Mayor: In Tulsa, Oklahoma, history has been made as Krystal Reyes becomes the city’s first-ever Latina Deputy Mayor. 

🍃 Black-owned Cannabis Brand: Standard Wellness Maryland is the first vertically integrated cannabis company majority owned by an African American and Latina.

🏃🏿‍♂️ Jacob Kiplimo Smashes World Record: The Ugandan runner completed the half marathon in under 57 minutes, breaking Ethiopia’s previous world record by 48 seconds.

👶🏾 Making Fertility Treatment Accessible: Torika Mahloul is the founder of Ovasave, the UAE’s first direct-to-consumer fertility platform offering affordable at-home consultations.

🎺 Jazz Lovers in Kenya: Thanks to festivals like the Bob Collymore Jazz Festival, jazz, which was once a niche interest, has now turned to a collective love across Nairobi.

🩰 Ballet Hispánico in NYC: For its 55th Anniversary on May 29, Ballet Hispánico will be honouring the dance icon Carmen in CARMEN.maquia. Tickets here. 

🧺 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia: Tems, Glorilla, Latto and Kaytranada are part of the all-star lineup for this year’s Roots Picnic on May 31. Get tickets here. 

🇱🇨 St. Lucia’s Independence Day: Saturday, February 22 marks St. Lucia’s 46th year of independence from Britain.  

🇳🇵 Prajatantra Diwas in Nepal: Today, we celebrate National Democracy Day (Prajatantra Diwas) in honour of the Nepali brothers who fought against the tyranny of the autocratic Rana dynasty.  

🇮🇳 Shivaji Jayanti in India: Today is also Shivaji Jayanti, a holiday celebrating the legacy of Shivaji Maharaj, one of India’s greatest rulers and warriors. 

🍋 Garnier’s Skincare for Asian Skin: Garnier’s new Vitamin C range has been extensively tested on East Asian & SE Asian skin & Maymay Entrata is their ambassador.

The Best Korean Essences: From plumping essences like Sulwhasoo’s Activating Serum to sensitive skin loves like Mixsoon, you need to try these Korean essences. 

Best Spa Facials in Dubai: Indulge in a skin-loving day with the best facials in Dubai, including the Natura Bissé Diamond Life Infusion Facial at Sensasia. 

MACximal Sleek Satin Lipstick: Makeup artist Kehra writes on why MAC’s new lipstick in Hodge Podge is the perfect satin brown for darker skin tones. 

New Fenty Gloss Sticks: Tomorrow is Rihanna’s birthday and we’ll be getting new shimmery Fenty Gloss Bomb Stix in FU$$Y, Flamingo Fling, and Hot Chocolit.

New Danessa Myricks Blurring Powder: The Yummy Skin Blurring Powder now comes in an invisible Universal Radiant finish, which gives skin a defused glow.

Blushes for Brown Skin in India: From Maybelline’s Fit Me in shade 40 to PIXI’s On-The-Glow in Ruby, these blushes are perfect for our brown skin babes. 

Toke Makinwa’s Oud Rush: Latest in the perfume house is Oud Rush, an oriental mix of cardamom, orris, and patchouli.  

Chinese Fragrances We’re Loving: To Summer’s botanical scents have had us hooked, along with unisex perfumes from IM: SOLE. 

Let Go With Somatic Movement: Somatic movement helps you get back in tune with your body by performing movements with focus, and it's the perfect for destressing. 

Phytosterols: Foods like soybeans, peas, and pistachios contain phytosterols which lower cholesterol levels and improve heart health. 

Hot Yoga Skincare: Hot yoga is performed under humid conditions, which dermatologist Dr. Nicole Ruth explains can improve circulation and give your skin a healthy glow. 

Green Coffee for Inflammation: Take a break from regular coffee and try the green variant, which is made from unroasted coffee beans and contains chlorogenic acid, an anti-inflammatory powerhouse.

Pole Workouts in Singapore: Get a fun yet challenging full body workout in Singapore with this list of the best aerial and pole studios in the country.

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Gap x Harlem’s Fashion Row: The new collab is a 16-piece capsule celebrating Black History Month. We love the Logo Hoodie by N’gai and the Open Back Shirt by Kaphill. 

Milan’s BHM Jersey: The 2025 kit by Puma, AC Milan and Off-White is inspired by Milan’s first European Cup and Martin Luther King Jr’s speech, both delivered in 1963. 

London Life: Stylist Barbara Ayozie Fu Safira takes us through her favourite spots, including The House of Koko, The Roof Gardens, and Selfridges. 

Black Girl Travel: Save some cash by using credit card points and by getting sponsorships if you have built a following on social media.    

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Floating Book Fair in Grenada: Book lovers in Grenada can explore the Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair from tomorrow till March 11.

Natalie Caña’s Sleeping With The Frenemy: In the third book of the Latinx romance, Leo Vega tries a second chance with Sofia, with help from two nosy grandparents.

🎧 Obimo: Adekunle Gold sings of love and companionship in his latest single. 

📺 Boy O Boy: Watch Tems express her ire about a toxic relationship in the monochromatic video for Boy O Boy. 

🎤 Baked The Podcast Renewed: Aisha Baker is back with more career and life advice  –and a freshly baked relaunch – in season 3 of Baked The Podcast.