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Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
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Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
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For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
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mardi 27 octobre 2020
Kaavia James Is Ready to Skip Down the Yellow Brick Road in This Adorable Lion Costume
Gabrielle Union isn't waiting to dress Kaavia James up for Halloween, and you know her adorable lion cub costume is just the first outfit in Kaavia's extensive Halloween wardrobe. Gabrielle shared photos of Kaavia all dressed up to Instagram on Oct. 26, and the toddler even has matching whiskers painted on to make her look like a true lion queen. "I really do hope the lion sleeps tonight," Gabrielle joked in the caption. "I cant take the cuteness."
A few of Kaavia's notable outfits from last year include a dinosaur, a pineapple, a daisy, and one of the cutest little jack-o'-lanterns we've ever seen. Considering that Halloween is less than a week away and Kaavia's birthday is shortly afterward on Nov. 7, we expect to see many more cute outfits from the toddler soon. Ahead, shop her sweet costume for the little lion cub in your life, and then take some inspiration for even more kids' Halloween costumes.
I'm Spellbound by This Glittery Mickey and Minnie Mouse Halloween Countdown Calendar
If you, like me, have been patiently awaiting Halloween since, oh, about the start of June, now is the time to kick the countdown up a notch with ShopDisney's spooktacular Mickey and Minnie Mouse Halloween Countdown Calendar. The festive calendar sets up a spellbinding scene in which Mickey and Minnie - dressed as enchanting witches - are poised to brew up a magical potion in front of a glittering candy corn haunted house. So, yes, I will be setting this up in my living room ASAP to remind me how much time I have left to come up with a cool Halloween costume.
Available on ShopDisney, the Halloween figurine comes with four shimmering numbered blocks to help you count down to the spookiest day of the year (minus Friday the 13th, of course). The longer I stare at this mystifying "Days 'Til Halloween" countdown calendar, the more charming details I catch. Did anyone else notice that the cauldron is a callback to Mickey's Steamboat Willie days? Take a peek at the haunted candy corn castle from all angles and shop the calendar for yourself here.
This Stunning Ice Dance to "Hallelujah" Just Won Our Hearts - and a Gold Medal
Like most other sports, figure skating was put on pause back in March. Now the circuit is officially back for the 2020-2021 season, and while things might look a little different - the stands are full of cardboard cutouts, the applause is recorded, and the field was smaller than usual given coronavirus-related travel restrictions - it did nothing to minimize the magic of the performances we saw at Skate America 2020.
The routine that had us catching our breath was Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue's gorgeous free dance, set to a "Hallelujah" medley by Jeff Buckley and K.D. Lang. The graceful performance flowed beautifully and was filled with difficult elements, five of which received Level 4 classifications, the highest level possible. And, fun fact: the pair has actually danced to "Hallelujah" before (back in 2015-2016) and felt compelled to bring the track back this season. "This offseason we looked for different music, but inevitably, we were drawn to the idea of marrying the (Buckley and Lang) versions," Hubbell told teamusa.org. The routine was also choreographed by Scott Moir, the retired Canadian ice dancer who won two Olympic golds with partner Tessa Virtue.
The elegance of every movement, intertwined with the emotional resonance of the music, made this a performance we couldn't take our eyes off of. And the judges apparently agreed; thanks to their score of 126.09 on this routine, Hubbell and Donohue took home the gold medal at Skate America. Watch the artistry for yourself above!
This Stunning Ice Dance to "Hallelujah" Just Won Our Hearts - and a Gold Medal
Like most other sports, figure skating was put on pause back in March. Now the circuit is officially back for the 2020-2021 season, and while things might look a little different - the stands are full of cardboard cutouts, the applause is recorded, and the field was smaller than usual given coronavirus-related travel restrictions - it did nothing to minimize the magic of the performances we saw at Skate America 2020.
The routine that had us catching our breath was Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue's gorgeous free dance, set to a "Hallelujah" medley by Jeff Buckley and K.D. Lang. The graceful performance flowed beautifully and was filled with difficult elements, five of which received Level 4 classifications, the highest level possible. And, fun fact: the pair has actually danced to "Hallelujah" before (back in 2015-2016) and felt compelled to bring the track back this season. "This offseason we looked for different music, but inevitably, we were drawn to the idea of marrying the (Buckley and Lang) versions," Hubbell told teamusa.org. The routine was also choreographed by Scott Moir, the retired Canadian ice dancer who won two Olympic golds with partner Tessa Virtue.
The elegance of every movement, intertwined with the emotional resonance of the music, made this a performance we couldn't take our eyes off of. And the judges apparently agreed; thanks to their score of 126.09 on this routine, Hubbell and Donohue took home the gold medal at Skate America. Watch the artistry for yourself above!
Emily Ratajkowski Plans to Raise Her Baby Without "Gender-Based Preconceptions"
Emily Ratajkowski is a mom-to-be! In a heartfelt essay written for Vogue on Oct. 26, the model revealed that she's expecting her first child with her husband Sebastian Bear-McClard. A few months into her pregnancy, Emily says that there's already one question she's heard dozens of times: "Do you know what you want?" In regards to her baby's sex, Emily said, "We like to respond that we won't know the gender until our child is 18 and that they'll let us know then."
"I want to be a parent who allows my child to show themself to me."
The mom-to-be added that people usually laugh at her response, but there's truth to her words. "The truth that we ultimately have no idea who - rather than what - is growing inside my belly," she said, explaining that her baby's identity is more complex than whatever genitalia they're born with. "Who will this person be? What kind of person will we become parents to? How will they change our lives and who we are? This is a wondrous and terrifying concept, one that renders us both helpless and humbled."
Back and forth for months, she and Sebastian have discussed the stereotypes forced onto boys and girls - themselves included - all their lives. "I don't necessarily fault anyone for these generalizations - a lot of our life experiences are gendered, and it would be dishonest to try to deny the reality of many of them - but I don't like that we force gender-based preconceptions onto people, let alone babies," Emily said. "I want to be a parent who allows my child to show themself to me. And yet I realize that while I may hope my child can determine their own place in the world, they will, no matter what, be faced with the undeniable constraints and constructions of gender before they can speak or, hell, even be born."
Emily went on to explain the pressure she sees on expectant parents' faces whenever she watched gender reveal videos late at night and how uncomfortably intimate it feels to be let into that piece of a growing family's life. "I like the idea of forcing as few gender stereotypes on my child as possible," she said.
Rather than trying to control her baby's identity before they're even born, Emily has accepted that she cannot predict how her body will change or who her baby will be. Instead of worrying, she embraces the surprises and says she's found peace in wondering. "I used to use magical thinking whenever I wanted something to go a certain way," Emily said. "Now, though, I don't try to envision a pink or blue blanket in my arms . . . I'm already learning from this person inside my body. I'm full of wonder."
20 Costars-Turned-Couples Who Had to Work Together Onscreen After Breaking Up
If you've ever shipped an onscreen couple, then you probably know the feeling of satisfaction that comes with watching your fave characters fall in love offscreen. The problem: the actors playing those characters don't always stay together. There are plenty of couples who've had to work together onscreen after breaking up IRL, and we imagine that the experience is pretty awkward. Even if the actors don't share intimate scenes, filming a TV show or movie with an ex means lots of time spent together. Some A-list exes have been able to stay cordial. Others, not so much. Here are just a few celeb costars-turned-couples who had to keep working together after calling it quits.
We Sincerely Can't Believe These 16 Coats Are All From Amazon
It's time to face the fact that those cold gusts of wind are coming, and you need to be prepared. If you aren't fully stocked up on cute coats and jackets, now is the time to get shopping. Believe it or not, Amazon has an impressive selection of outerwear at low prices. We rounded up our favorite options for you to shop through, all in a variety of colors and styles. With such insignificant costs, you'll be able to buy a few of these choices for your fall and winter wardrobe. Waste no time and took a look at our top picks.
After We Collided: If History Repeats Itself, This Is When the Movie Could Hit Netflix
After We Collided is the continuation of Tessa (Josephine Langford) and Hardin's (Hero Fiennes Tiffin) saga, which can be found in Anna Todd's bestselling After series. The second installment of the film franchise premiered on-demand on Oct. 23, and naturally, fans want to know when the movie will be available to stream on Netflix. As of now, the streaming giant hasn't announced any plans to add the film to its lineup, but that doesn't necessarily mean it won't in the future.
As you may recall, After originally premiered in April 2019, but it wasn't until six months later that it made its way to Netflix. If history repeats itself, that would put After We Collided on Netflix's list of new movies and TV shows for April 2021.
Related: The After We Collided Soundtrack Is Basically One Bop After Another
10 Japanese Horror Movies That'll Make You Afraid to Sleep With the Lights Off
Japanese horror, also known as J-Horror, has produced some of the scariest movies you can find in the horror genre as a whole. The stories are so terrifying, not to mention creative, that many have been adapted for American cinema - although most of these particular remakes pale in comparison. J-Horror really found its footing during the '50s and '60s, with some of the genre's more experimental films coming from this time period. However, the best way to find out if you're truly ready for films like 1964's Onibaba and 1960's Jigoku is to look at a few of the more well-known films. For those interested in seeing if J-Horror is for them or those just looking for a real scare, below is a list of the 10 best J-Horror films from the past 25 years.
It Should Surprise No One That Steve Carell Loves to Embarrass His Kids
Steve Carell may be a father of two but he has a favorite kid . . . or so he told Ellen DeGeneres during an appearance on her show last November. In a Burning Questions segment, she asked if he had a favorite child, and he said, "Yes" and slammed his red button. Wisely he did not elaborate on that answer, so we may never know if his son or his daughter is his favorite. We'll actually assume that he favors them both equally and he was just trying to get a laugh (which he did). The funnyman has two teenagers with his wife of more than 20 years, Nancy, and here's what we know about them.
Elisabeth Anne Carell
Elisabeth Anne Carell was born May 26, 2001. She is Steve Carell's only daughter with his wife, Nancy Carell. She goes by the name Annie. Steve told The Guardian in 2013 that after Annie was born, his life completely changed. "When we had kids, my career completely changed. I'll never forget the first audition after my daughter was born. I nailed it because I didn't care any more," he said. He also said that both of his kids are sneaky and sometimes pit he and Nancy against each other! "The toughest thing is that they will play one of you against the other," he shared. "Kids are very cagey."
Annie's a student at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, and slated to graduate in 2023. Her parents are obviously very proud of their daughter, judging by how happily they wear their NU gear. Proud papa Steve probably misses her a lot while she's in school, though, because the two are very close and even used to go on father-daughter dates together.
John Carell
John Carell was born on June 25, 2004. He is Steve Carell's only son with his wife, Nancy Carell. He goes by the name Johnny and seemingly takes after his funny parents. Steve tweeted back in 2013 about an interaction with his wife and son, saying his wife asked Johnny if he'd made his bed, to which he replied, "yes and no." When Nancy asked what that meant, Johnny said it meant no. We love the sarcasm! Steve also told People in 2010 that both his kids are funny. "My kids doing something funny? Oh boy, they do something funny every day," he said.
He's also not immune to being embarrassed by his parents. Steve told Ellen DeGeneres that he likes to put on a dog head mask to embarrass his kids in front of other people. We can only imagine what the neighbors think.
20 Costars-Turned-Couples Who Had to Work Together Onscreen After Breaking Up
If you've ever shipped an onscreen couple, then you probably know the feeling of satisfaction that comes with watching your fave characters fall in love offscreen. The problem: the actors playing those characters don't always stay together. There are plenty of couples who've had to work together onscreen after breaking up IRL, and we imagine that the experience is pretty awkward. Even if the actors don't share intimate scenes, filming a TV show or movie with an ex means lots of time spent together. Some A-list exes have been able to stay cordial. Others, not so much. Here are just a few celeb costars-turned-couples who had to keep working together after calling it quits.
After We Collided: If History Repeats Itself, This Is When the Movie Could Hit Netflix
After We Collided is the continuation of Tessa (Josephine Langford) and Hardin's (Hero Fiennes Tiffin) saga, which can be found in Anna Todd's bestselling After series. The second installment of the film franchise premiered on-demand on Oct. 23, and naturally, fans want to know when the movie will be available to stream on Netflix. As of now, the streaming giant hasn't announced any plans to add the film to its lineup, but that doesn't necessarily mean it won't in the future.
As you may recall, After originally premiered in April 2019, but it wasn't until six months later that it made its way to Netflix. If history repeats itself, that would put After We Collided on Netflix's list of new movies and TV shows for April 2021.
Related: The After We Collided Soundtrack Is Basically One Bop After Another
10 Japanese Horror Movies That'll Make You Afraid to Sleep With the Lights Off
Japanese horror, also known as J-Horror, has produced some of the scariest movies you can find in the horror genre as a whole. The stories are so terrifying, not to mention creative, that many have been adapted for American cinema - although most of these particular remakes pale in comparison. J-Horror really found its footing during the '50s and '60s, with some of the genre's more experimental films coming from this time period. However, the best way to find out if you're truly ready for films like 1964's Onibaba and 1960's Jigoku is to look at a few of the more well-known films. For those interested in seeing if J-Horror is for them or those just looking for a real scare, below is a list of the 10 best J-Horror films from the past 25 years.
The Best Way to Introduce a New Kitten to Your Cat, According to Vets
OK, I'll admit it. I "baby talk" to my cat. I've been doing it since she was a kitten, and I'm not ever going to stop, because even though the veterinarian considers her a senior cat, she will always be my fur baby. As most cats do, she likes to pretend she doesn't care about the love and affection I smother her with. But I see right through it, especially because of how she reacted when I brought home a new kitten one day. What was supposed to be a laidback weekend of catsitting for my neighbor turned into an ongoing therapy session with my jealous, clingier-than-usual cat. I can't imagine how I (or my cat) would've handled it if the new kitten was there to stay. If you're about to introduce a new kitten to your cat, don't make the same mistake I did, and plan ahead with these tips, taken straight from two veterinarians.
1. Take it slow
Cats are incredibly territorial creatures so chances are, your cat believes they own your home. This means that a new kitten will feel like an intruder rather than a welcome addition to the family. The best way to let your cat become acclimated to the new kitten is to introduce them gradually. "It is crucial that you exhibit patience," Stacy Hunvald, DVM, advised. "Cats tend to operate on their own timeframes and don't often respond well to pushiness." Keep the two cats separated at first, then after a couple days, give each of them an item with the other cat's scent on it, such as a towel or blanket. Once they become familiar with each other's scents, you can increase their level of interaction.
2. Don't let them share a food bowl or eating spot
Classified as solitary hunters, cats thrive in familiar physical and social environments. Any small changes that you make to your cat's daily routine are much more significant than you think. If these changes are specifically caused by the presence of a new kitten, don't be surprised if behavioral issues like anxiety and jealousy arise. Ilona Rodan, DVM, said that maintaining any form of normalcy, especially surrounding food, goes a long way in new kitten situations, so don't move their bowl to a new place, and don't let the new kitten eat from it either. "Litter boxes, food, and water stations that are placed in different locations so that individual cats don't need to see each other reduces competition for resources, bullying, and stress," Dr. Rodan said. But if mealtime still remains a cause of tension between your cat and the new kitten, letting your cat eat before the new kitten can be helpful too.
3. Reward your cat when they are around the new kitten.
To help your cat adjust to sharing their territory, reward them with treats and praise every time they behave themselves around the new kitten. "Positive reinforcement may include tossing a few yummy treats their way - low to the ground as to not inadvertently hit or startle her - or placing a bit of catnip in the area for her to sniff and explore," Dr. Hunvald says. It won't be long before positive or neutral interactions with the new kitten will become second nature to your cat.
4. Make sure both cats have a "safe space" to escape to
Just like two roommates in a shared apartment are able to retreat to their own bedrooms, cats in a multi-pet home require a sufficient amount of personal space in order to feel at ease. "Just because cats come together for feeding or to sleep on the same bed, it doesn't mean that they like each other or that stress isn't occurring in the feline household, Dr. Rodan explained. "In many households, cats come together because the primary resources are placed in one location." This is especially important to remember when you bring home a new kitten. "Prior to bringing home the new cat, set up a separate room so that the new cat can have its own safe space with all resources," Dr. Rodan recommended. "This is an important coping strategy for a cat."
5. Set aside time to give your cat undivided attention
The best way to curb jealousy towards a new kitten is to set aside some extra time to give your cat your undivided attention. Though your cat might be feeling betrayed by your decision to bring a new kitten into their once comfortable home, a little one-on-one time will provide them with the assurance that they won't have to worry about competing for your attention. "Over time, the trust this builds will be much more likely to draw her to you and allow you to build a closer relationship," Dr. Hunvald explained.
It's no secret that cats are emotionally intelligent, and most cat owners swear they're natural empaths too. With that comes jealousy, anxiety, and clinginess, so be prepared if you're considering giving your cat a sibling. But no matter the situation, "do not give up on your skittish kitty," Dr. Hunwald emphasized. A little patience and careful planning is all it takes to cultivate a happy household with double the love (and double the cat hair).
lundi 26 octobre 2020
Prince Harry Speaks with BLM Protestor Patrick Hutchinson About Realising His Own Racial Biases
The photo of Black Lives Matter protestor Patrick Hutchinson carrying counter-protestor Bryn Male to safety was the defining image of London's BLM marches in June 2020. Four months later, during Black British history month, Prince Harry took a moment to speak with Hutchinson about furthering antiracism, Hutchinson's own personal journey, and what it was like being a "guardian angel" at the protests for racial justice.
"There's lots of work to do but I'm genuinely feeling like the world is actually very much heading in the right direction," says Harry to Hutchinson in a discussion for British GQ. "But inevitably a lot of the pain has to come to the surface before we can actually turn the page and start the new chapter."
Hutchinson, a Black man, personal trainer, grandfather, and father of four saw that a counter-protester - white ex-police officer Bryn Male - was in danger during the Black Lives Matter protest outside the Southbank Centre at Waterloo. Without hesitation, Hutchinson's humanity kicked in and he decided to give Male a fireman's lift out of a brewing confrontation and carry him to safety.
"That moment when you went to London, what made you go? To me, you seem as some form of guardian angel, and that you were there to protect everybody from that red mist that comes in when you're acting as a group against another group, is how it came across to me. But what was the plan?" Harry asked.
"Unconscious bias from my understanding, having the upbringing and the education that I had, I had no idea what it was and I had no idea it existed. As sad as it is to say, it took me many many years to to realise it, especially living a day or a week in my wife's shoes." - Prince Harry
"That was exactly the reason we went down there," said Hutchinson. "My friends, like Jermaine Facey, he was the main guy that orchestrated us going down there because he had been down to the previous march where the policewoman unfortunately fell off her horse, and the police charged the young protesters with the horse, and I think she fell and hurt herself, and he saw what had happened and he looked around and realised that there were no senior citizens, older heads, or wiser individuals to sort of calm down the youngsters."
"So, he tried to get a group of us together, we tried to get a lot more than the initial five that was on the day. There were only five of us that came to the cry, so we went down there as a group and we were really just there to oversee things and make sure those young protestors wouldn't do anything they would regret later on. That was the main reason we were there. . . It wasn't just us protecting the young Black protestors, it was us protecting everybody, and as it turned out, somebody on the other side. At the end of the day, at that moment in time, you forget about people's anything else and you want to do what's right in that particular moment."
Hutchinson carrying Male to safety. Getty Images.
"So, it was instinct that made you act on saving his life and potentially being trampled on, or whatever could have happened in that moment," Harry commented. "But did you feel relieved? Was there a sense of pride afterwards? I mean, you would have done it over and over again, you would have done it for anyone at any time."
"Both. We were pleased we were able to avert a potentially serious situation," Hutchinson said. "I would do it for anybody and I would do it time and time again. It's just not something you think about. I know [Harry] you've been in the armed forces and seen some things that lots of us haven't seen. For me, it's just like a mentality, something you just have within you. You don't worry about your own personal self or wellbeing. You just go in and do what you have to do and then afterwards, you think, 'how did I do that?', but when adrenaline kicks in, there's no fear."
"The fact that we have to be in a situation where we have to protest about something that is so obvious in life. It's frustrating," said Hutchinson in the latter half of the discussion. "It just makes you wonder why people find it so hard to understand. What we're all striving for, the equality side of things and why they find it hard to understand, I struggle with that. Just like the situation between Ashley Banjo and diversity. When you see something like that and you see the amount of complaints, it really brings home how much work we have to do because there are a lot of people who either don't think it exists or they don't want change and they are fighting against it and I don't know what these people are scared of, or afraid of."
"You talk about unconscious bias, which both you and I know is a huge thing globally and yes, it exists in the UK as well," Harry agreed. "But I think that with the Ashley Banjo stuff, Meghan and I spoke to him shortly after that whole process. That whole moment in his life and Diversity's life. What was interesting there from what I was told is that there were a couple of thousand complaints that came straight after the performance. But it was three days later, or a week later, that it came up to twenty thousand. So you start to think, how many people actually watched the performance that have complained, or have they just had their opinion inflamed by what they read because as we know the information that is put in front of us, they choose how to deliver it, and it can come with an element of bias or it can come with a sensationalist headline that just aggravates people. . . For the amount of complaints that came in, it just proves the point that this discussion needs more talking about, and no one is blaming anybody. How I look at it, nobody's pointing the fingers, you can't really point the fingers when it comes to unconscious bias. But once you realise and you feel a little bit uncomfortable then the onus is on you to go out and educate yourself as much because ignorance is no longer an excuse."
"Unconscious bias from my understanding, having the upbringing and the education that I had, I had no idea what it was and I had no idea it existed. As sad as it is to say, it took me many many years to to realise it, especially living a day or a week in my wife's shoes," said Harry.
Watch the full discussion between Prince Harry and Patrick Hutchinson above.
Prince Harry Speaks with BLM Protestor Patrick Hutchinson About Realising His Own Racial Biases
The photo of Black Lives Matter protestor Patrick Hutchinson carrying counter-protestor Bryn Male to safety was the defining image of London's BLM marches in June 2020. Four months later, during Black British history month, Prince Harry took a moment to speak with Hutchinson about furthering antiracism, Hutchinson's own personal journey, and what it was like being a "guardian angel" at the protests for racial justice.
"There's lots of work to do but I'm genuinely feeling like the world is actually very much heading in the right direction," says Harry to Hutchinson in a discussion for British GQ. "But inevitably a lot of the pain has to come to the surface before we can actually turn the page and start the new chapter."
Hutchinson, a Black man, personal trainer, grandfather, and father of four saw that a counter-protester - white ex-police officer Bryn Male - was in danger during the Black Lives Matter protest outside the Southbank Centre at Waterloo. Without hesitation, Hutchinson's humanity kicked in and he decided to give Male a fireman's lift out of a brewing confrontation and carry him to safety.
"That moment when you went to London, what made you go? To me, you seem as some form of guardian angel, and that you were there to protect everybody from that red mist that comes in when you're acting as a group against another group, is how it came across to me. But what was the plan?" Harry asked.
"Unconscious bias from my understanding, having the upbringing and the education that I had, I had no idea what it was and I had no idea it existed. As sad as it is to say, it took me many many years to to realise it, especially living a day or a week in my wife's shoes." - Prince Harry
"That was exactly the reason we went down there," said Hutchinson. "My friends, like Jermaine Facey, he was the main guy that orchestrated us going down there because he had been down to the previous march where the policewoman unfortunately fell off her horse, and the police charged the young protesters with the horse, and I think she fell and hurt herself, and he saw what had happened and he looked around and realised that there were no senior citizens, older heads, or wiser individuals to sort of calm down the youngsters."
"So, he tried to get a group of us together, we tried to get a lot more than the initial five that was on the day. There were only five of us that came to the cry, so we went down there as a group and we were really just there to oversee things and make sure those young protestors wouldn't do anything they would regret later on. That was the main reason we were there. . . It wasn't just us protecting the young Black protestors, it was us protecting everybody, and as it turned out, somebody on the other side. At the end of the day, at that moment in time, you forget about people's anything else and you want to do what's right in that particular moment."
Hutchinson carrying Male to safety. Getty Images.
"So, it was instinct that made you act on saving his life and potentially being trampled on, or whatever could have happened in that moment," Harry commented. "But did you feel relieved? Was there a sense of pride afterwards? I mean, you would have done it over and over again, you would have done it for anyone at any time."
"Both. We were pleased we were able to avert a potentially serious situation," Hutchinson said. "I would do it for anybody and I would do it time and time again. It's just not something you think about. I know [Harry] you've been in the armed forces and seen some things that lots of us haven't seen. For me, it's just like a mentality, something you just have within you. You don't worry about your own personal self or wellbeing. You just go in and do what you have to do and then afterwards, you think, 'how did I do that?', but when adrenaline kicks in, there's no fear."
"The fact that we have to be in a situation where we have to protest about something that is so obvious in life. It's frustrating," said Hutchinson in the latter half of the discussion. "It just makes you wonder why people find it so hard to understand. What we're all striving for, the equality side of things and why they find it hard to understand, I struggle with that. Just like the situation between Ashley Banjo and diversity. When you see something like that and you see the amount of complaints, it really brings home how much work we have to do because there are a lot of people who either don't think it exists or they don't want change and they are fighting against it and I don't know what these people are scared of, or afraid of."
"You talk about unconscious bias, which both you and I know is a huge thing globally and yes, it exists in the UK as well," Harry agreed. "But I think that with the Ashley Banjo stuff, Meghan and I spoke to him shortly after that whole process. That whole moment in his life and Diversity's life. What was interesting there from what I was told is that there were a couple of thousand complaints that came straight after the performance. But it was three days later, or a week later, that it came up to twenty thousand. So you start to think, how many people actually watched the performance that have complained, or have they just had their opinion inflamed by what they read because as we know the information that is put in front of us, they choose how to deliver it, and it can come with an element of bias or it can come with a sensationalist headline that just aggravates people. . . For the amount of complaints that came in, it just proves the point that this discussion needs more talking about, and no one is blaming anybody. How I look at it, nobody's pointing the fingers, you can't really point the fingers when it comes to unconscious bias. But once you realise and you feel a little bit uncomfortable then the onus is on you to go out and educate yourself as much because ignorance is no longer an excuse."
"Unconscious bias from my understanding, having the upbringing and the education that I had, I had no idea what it was and I had no idea it existed. As sad as it is to say, it took me many many years to to realise it, especially living a day or a week in my wife's shoes," said Harry.
Watch the full discussion between Prince Harry and Patrick Hutchinson above.
Prince Harry Speaks with BLM Protestor Patrick Hutchinson About Realising His Own Racial Biases
The photo of Black Lives Matter protestor Patrick Hutchinson carrying counter-protestor Bryn Male to safety was the defining image of London's BLM marches in June 2020. Four months later, during Black British history month, Prince Harry took a moment to speak with Hutchinson about furthering antiracism, Hutchinson's own personal journey, and what it was like being a "guardian angel" at the protests for racial justice.
"There's lots of work to do but I'm genuinely feeling like the world is actually very much heading in the right direction," says Harry to Hutchinson in a discussion for British GQ. "But inevitably a lot of the pain has to come to the surface before we can actually turn the page and start the new chapter."
Hutchinson, a Black man, personal trainer, grandfather, and father of four saw that a counter-protester - white ex-police officer Bryn Male - was in danger during the Black Lives Matter protest outside the Southbank Centre at Waterloo. Without hesitation, Hutchinson's humanity kicked in and he decided to give Male a fireman's lift out of a brewing confrontation and carry him to safety.
"That moment when you went to London, what made you go? To me, you seem as some form of guardian angel, and that you were there to protect everybody from that red mist that comes in when you're acting as a group against another group, is how it came across to me. But what was the plan?" Harry asked.
"Unconscious bias from my understanding, having the upbringing and the education that I had, I had no idea what it was and I had no idea it existed. As sad as it is to say, it took me many many years to to realise it, especially living a day or a week in my wife's shoes." - Prince Harry
"That was exactly the reason we went down there," said Hutchinson. "My friends, like Jermaine Facey, he was the main guy that orchestrated us going down there because he had been down to the previous march where the policewoman unfortunately fell off her horse, and the police charged the young protesters with the horse, and I think she fell and hurt herself, and he saw what had happened and he looked around and realised that there were no senior citizens, older heads, or wiser individuals to sort of calm down the youngsters."
"So, he tried to get a group of us together, we tried to get a lot more than the initial five that was on the day. There were only five of us that came to the cry, so we went down there as a group and we were really just there to oversee things and make sure those young protestors wouldn't do anything they would regret later on. That was the main reason we were there. . . It wasn't just us protecting the young Black protestors, it was us protecting everybody, and as it turned out, somebody on the other side. At the end of the day, at that moment in time, you forget about people's anything else and you want to do what's right in that particular moment."
Hutchinson carrying Male to safety. Getty Images.
"So, it was instinct that made you act on saving his life and potentially being trampled on, or whatever could have happened in that moment," Harry commented. "But did you feel relieved? Was there a sense of pride afterwards? I mean, you would have done it over and over again, you would have done it for anyone at any time."
"Both. We were pleased we were able to avert a potentially serious situation," Hutchinson said. "I would do it for anybody and I would do it time and time again. It's just not something you think about. I know [Harry] you've been in the armed forces and seen some things that lots of us haven't seen. For me, it's just like a mentality, something you just have within you. You don't worry about your own personal self or wellbeing. You just go in and do what you have to do and then afterwards, you think, 'how did I do that?', but when adrenaline kicks in, there's no fear."
"The fact that we have to be in a situation where we have to protest about something that is so obvious in life. It's frustrating," said Hutchinson in the latter half of the discussion. "It just makes you wonder why people find it so hard to understand. What we're all striving for, the equality side of things and why they find it hard to understand, I struggle with that. Just like the situation between Ashley Banjo and diversity. When you see something like that and you see the amount of complaints, it really brings home how much work we have to do because there are a lot of people who either don't think it exists or they don't want change and they are fighting against it and I don't know what these people are scared of, or afraid of."
"You talk about unconscious bias, which both you and I know is a huge thing globally and yes, it exists in the UK as well," Harry agreed. "But I think that with the Ashley Banjo stuff, Meghan and I spoke to him shortly after that whole process. That whole moment in his life and Diversity's life. What was interesting there from what I was told is that there were a couple of thousand complaints that came straight after the performance. But it was three days later, or a week later, that it came up to twenty thousand. So you start to think, how many people actually watched the performance that have complained, or have they just had their opinion inflamed by what they read because as we know the information that is put in front of us, they choose how to deliver it, and it can come with an element of bias or it can come with a sensationalist headline that just aggravates people. . . For the amount of complaints that came in, it just proves the point that this discussion needs more talking about, and no one is blaming anybody. How I look at it, nobody's pointing the fingers, you can't really point the fingers when it comes to unconscious bias. But once you realise and you feel a little bit uncomfortable then the onus is on you to go out and educate yourself as much because ignorance is no longer an excuse."
"Unconscious bias from my understanding, having the upbringing and the education that I had, I had no idea what it was and I had no idea it existed. As sad as it is to say, it took me many many years to to realise it, especially living a day or a week in my wife's shoes," said Harry.
Watch the full discussion between Prince Harry and Patrick Hutchinson above.
Spread Just Sparkles With These Sequin Face Masks
The day after Jennifer Lopez posted a selfie wearing a pink sequin face mask in Central Park, it seemed as though everyone I knew wanted to get one just like it. That was, of course, because she's Jennifer Lopez, but also because sparkly face masks just look so much cuter than every other kind of face mask. From Ariana Grande's rhinestone face mask to Vanessa Hudgens's golden butterfly face mask, you've probably figured out by now that face masks can easily be turned into a fashion statement, and all it takes is a little bit of bling - or a lot, in Lady Gaga's case. While most of us can't afford to wear a Swarovski crystal studded face mask around the grocery store, all of us can definitely afford to add some sparkle into our lives. With these sequin face masks, you can do just that. Keep on wearing your mask to protect yourself and others, and even though people can't tell if you're smiling underneath, you can still brighten their day with your sparkly self (and the trail of glitter your new face mask left behind).
Spread Just Sparkles With These Sequin Face Masks
The day after Jennifer Lopez posted a selfie wearing a pink sequin face mask in Central Park, it seemed as though everyone I knew wanted to get one just like it. That was, of course, because she's Jennifer Lopez, but also because sparkly face masks just look so much cuter than every other kind of face mask. From Ariana Grande's rhinestone face mask to Vanessa Hudgens's golden butterfly face mask, you've probably figured out by now that face masks can easily be turned into a fashion statement, and all it takes is a little bit of bling - or a lot, in Lady Gaga's case. While most of us can't afford to wear a Swarovski crystal studded face mask around the grocery store, all of us can definitely afford to add some sparkle into our lives. With these sequin face masks, you can do just that. Keep on wearing your mask to protect yourself and others, and even though people can't tell if you're smiling underneath, you can still brighten their day with your sparkly self (and the trail of glitter your new face mask left behind).
A Thanksgiving Doormat Is the Fall Finishing Touch Your Door Needs
Fall is my favorite season, and if you're like me, you probably have scarecrows staked in the front yard, pumpkins lining your entryway, and maybe even a fall wreath pinned to your front door. But, you may have noticed one major (and practical) missing puzzle piece: a doormat! Whether a doormat is the focal point of your front porch aesthetic or a minor accent to your other decorations, we've found designs and palettes for everybody. Shop our favorite Thanksgiving-themed doormats ahead.
Spread Just Sparkles With These Sequin Face Masks
The day after Jennifer Lopez posted a selfie wearing a pink sequin face mask in Central Park, it seemed as though everyone I knew wanted to get one just like it. That was, of course, because she's Jennifer Lopez, but also because sparkly face masks just look so much cuter than every other kind of face mask. From Ariana Grande's rhinestone face mask to Vanessa Hudgens's golden butterfly face mask, you've probably figured out by now that face masks can easily be turned into a fashion statement, and all it takes is a little bit of bling - or a lot, in Lady Gaga's case. While most of us can't afford to wear a Swarovski crystal studded face mask around the grocery store, all of us can definitely afford to add some sparkle into our lives. With these sequin face masks, you can do just that. Keep on wearing your mask to protect yourself and others, and even though people can't tell if you're smiling underneath, you can still brighten their day with your sparkly self (and the trail of glitter your new face mask left behind).
A Thanksgiving Doormat Is the Fall Finishing Touch Your Door Needs
Fall is my favorite season, and if you're like me, you probably have scarecrows staked in the front yard, pumpkins lining your entryway, and maybe even a fall wreath pinned to your front door. But, you may have noticed one major (and practical) missing puzzle piece: a doormat! Whether a doormat is the focal point of your front porch aesthetic or a minor accent to your other decorations, we've found designs and palettes for everybody. Shop our favorite Thanksgiving-themed doormats ahead.
A Thanksgiving Doormat Is the Fall Finishing Touch Your Door Needs
Fall is my favorite season, and if you're like me, you probably have scarecrows staked in the front yard, pumpkins lining your entryway, and maybe even a fall wreath pinned to your front door. But, you may have noticed one major (and practical) missing puzzle piece: a doormat! Whether a doormat is the focal point of your front porch aesthetic or a minor accent to your other decorations, we've found designs and palettes for everybody. Shop our favorite Thanksgiving-themed doormats ahead.
All I Want for Christmas Is Nicole Kidman's Metallic Maxi Dress in the Premiere of The Undoing
The premiere of HBO's The Undoing on Oct. 25 laid out a whodunnit mystery worth digging into, but we still can't take our eyes off of Nicole Kidman's metallic maxi dress during the Reardon's fundraiser. Worthy of being worn down the red carpet again and again, the silvery pleated gown features a low-cut neckline, wide sleeves, an open back, and a cinched waistband that ties the whole look together.
Nicole's character Grace Fraser paired the dress with a glass of champagne and matching mauve lipstick, bringing out the colors of the gorgeous gown. In a style move Sleeping Beauty's Flora and Merryweather would appreciate, the dress also features shimmery gold, pink, and blue undertones depending on the lighting. So, please excuse me while I spend the next several minutes trying to figure out which shade I love the most.
All I Want for Christmas Is Nicole Kidman's Metallic Maxi Dress in the Premiere of The Undoing
The premiere of HBO's The Undoing on Oct. 25 laid out a whodunnit mystery worth digging into, but we still can't take our eyes off of Nicole Kidman's metallic maxi dress during the Reardon's fundraiser. Worthy of being worn down the red carpet again and again, the silvery pleated gown features a low-cut neckline, wide sleeves, an open back, and a cinched waistband that ties the whole look together.
Nicole's character Grace Fraser paired the dress with a glass of champagne and matching mauve lipstick, bringing out the colors of the gorgeous gown. In a style move Sleeping Beauty's Flora and Merryweather would appreciate, the dress also features shimmery gold, pink, and blue undertones depending on the lighting. So, please excuse me while I spend the next several minutes trying to figure out which shade I love the most.
Trick or Treat Your Kids to Aldi's Scary Cute Haunted House Cookie Kit (It's Chocolate!)
Gather 'round, ghouls and ghosts! Aldi has a cute Haunted House Cookie Decorating Kit ($8) made for Halloween-lovers, and I already have my eye on the jack-o'-lantern cookie. The limited-edition cookie kit comes with black and orange icing, four different kinds of candy decor, and pre-baked chocolate biscuits, including skeleton people. In addition to gumdrops, the haunted chocolate house comes with candy bones and gummy bats made to fly straight into your mouth. If you're looking to turn dessert into a fun Halloween activity, the whole family can even challenge each other to a wall-decorating contest. (The best design can have dibs on the leftover candy!) Take a closer look at what the not-so-scary cookie kit looks like when it's fully constructed here.
Why India Oxenberg Didn't Participate in The Vow: "I Just Wasn't Ready to Speak Out"
Image Source: YouTube user Entertainment Tonight
Similar to HBO's The Vow, Starz's latest docuseries, Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult, sheds light on the disturbing world of NXIVM and its founder Keith Raniere through the eyes of former member India Oxenberg. However, Oxenberg wasn't personally involved with The Vow, like she is with Seduced, and the reason for that is simply because she just wasn't ready to tell her story. The Vow first premiered on Aug. 23, whereas, Seduced just debuted it's first episode on Oct. 18.
"For a long time, I just wasn't ready to speak out. I needed to take care of myself and prioritize my own healing and recovery and I was kind of turned off by the media, to be honest," Oxenberg recently said in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. "I actually got introduced to the producers and directors on Seduced, and they explained to me that they had vision for a different type of documentary that was female-focused, created by a female team of filmmakers, and that it was going to go deep into corrosion and high-control groups."
Oxenberg fled NXIVM in June 2018 after Raniere was arrested on multiple charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. She is now engaged to chef Patrick D'Ignazio and is currently working on a book about her experiences with NXIVM.
Why India Oxenberg Didn't Participate in The Vow: "I Just Wasn't Ready to Speak Out"
Image Source: YouTube user Entertainment Tonight
Similar to HBO's The Vow, Starz's latest docuseries, Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult, sheds light on the disturbing world of NXIVM and its founder Keith Raniere through the eyes of former member India Oxenberg. However, Oxenberg wasn't personally involved with The Vow, like she is with Seduced, and the reason for that is simply because she just wasn't ready to tell her story. The Vow first premiered on Aug. 23, whereas, Seduced just debuted it's first episode on Oct. 18.
"For a long time, I just wasn't ready to speak out. I needed to take care of myself and prioritize my own healing and recovery and I was kind of turned off by the media, to be honest," Oxenberg recently said in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. "I actually got introduced to the producers and directors on Seduced, and they explained to me that they had vision for a different type of documentary that was female-focused, created by a female team of filmmakers, and that it was going to go deep into corrosion and high-control groups."
Oxenberg fled NXIVM in June 2018 after Raniere was arrested on multiple charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. She is now engaged to chef Patrick D'Ignazio and is currently working on a book about her experiences with NXIVM.
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