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October 31 · Issue #9 · View online
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Since my move to New York City in the summer of 2018, the question I get asked the most is ‘how do you as a Black or West-African / European woman experience the USA?’ That is a great and frankly difficult question that I would like to try to answer with this bi-weekly DipsPatch from the City with curated content from BIPOC writers, experts and media personalities from this incredible, inspiring, difficult and divers country. Through great articles and interviews in combination with own experience, I’ll try to give you some insights thoughts and views on the society and culture around me. DipsPatch from the City is a Dipsaus Podcast Production. Vote vote vote! Well I wish I could. This election is going to be one of the most important and volatile elections ever. What is happening? Is the partisan Postmaster General influencing the election by sabotaging the American Postal Service? Is the GOP really placing fake voting boxes? Are Black Voters being intimidated and mislead? Will Trump’s budget and weaponed Neo Nazi ‘defend’ voting stations? The answers are hell yeah! Sometimes it feels like I’m living in a dystopian underworld movie where Blade Runner meets 1984 with a more diverse cast. This newsletter I’m trying to make sense of some of all the shizzle and provide some context from the perspective of journalists of color.
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2016 was the 2020 before 2020 when Donald Trump was elected president. How did that happen? Well, part of the story is that less Black people voted than in 2012. The Black Vote is crucial for the Democratic Party even though the love has not been reciprocated. This 2020 Black People, again, are doing all they can to safe America. Standing in line for hours, not responding to intimidation and traveling hours for a polling place. Democracy American style. Let’s hope the Democratic Party will love Black people back this time.
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New research shows Black voters are heading to the polls at a much higher than than in 2016.
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Something we can hardly imagine in the Netherlands but voter suppression is a real thing in the US. This article takes a deep hard look at all the aspects and it’s frightening.
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Guns, lies and ballots set on fire: This is voter suppression in 2020
From armed people standing outside early voting sites to ballot drop boxes being set on fire, voter suppression is happening across the country.
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Wanna change the system from within? Join in but don’t do it on your own. A great op ed on women of color uplifting each other and joining forces. There might still be hope for America.
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Inspired by Kamala Harris; Immigrant Women Step Up to Help Others.
In 2017, when President Trump signed an executive order barring travel from seven Muslimmajority nations, my life was thrown into chaos. As a Black immigration lawyer and an immigrant myself, I felt compelled to act. I started offering pro bono assistance to Muslim immigrants and others affected by the ban.
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“Being a citizen doesn’t come free.” Especially in Georgia… Which is now a battleground state for the first time since 1996. Voting and voting early is of utmost importance to turn the red state blue. Gwinnett County, one of the most diverse counties in Georgia, can make a significant difference in the Georgia voting outcome.
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One of Georgia's largest and most diverse counties has seen a 238% increase in in-person voting compared to 2016, and that could radically shift the election
Gwinnett County leads the state in early voting increases compared when compared to the last presidential election.
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A black woman standing up for herself and knowing her worth is still a revolutionary thing to do. Even if you are a billion dollar producer for one of the biggest TV stations of the USA. After being disrespected for “wanting too much”. Super producer and mother of three daughters of color, Shonda Rhimes was done. And not afraid to talk about it. Hear hear!!
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Shonda Rhimes on Overcoming Her Fears
Shonda Rhimes was tired of the battles. She was producing some 70 hours of annual television in 256 territories; she was making tens of millions of dollars for herself and more than $2 billion for Disney, and still there were battles with ABC. They’d push, she’d push back. Over budget. Over content. Over an ad she and the stars of her series — Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away With Murder — made for then-presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.
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Racism and big Brands have a long history. I remember when Tommy Hilfiger was on the Oprah Show explaining that he had never said this his clothes were not for “Blacks, Jews, Hispanics and Asians.” He said that the false rumour had cost him money and most important his integrity. Speaking of money. Luxury brands generate an approximately 200 billion yearly revenue in the US alone… How much of that revenue comes from Black shoppers? The Nielsen Company issued a report last year entitled, “It’s in the Bag: Black Consumers’ Path to Purchase,” found that spending by Black consumers is especially influenced by advertising. The report found, that Black folks love to spend their money on beauty and grooming products, shelling out about $573.6 million on an annual basis for “personal soap and bath needs.” That was about 19 percent higher than any other demographic. Black consumers also like to spend their money at high-end department stores, with 63 percent of Black folks saying in a survey they like to buy from Saks Fifth Avenue, 45 percent at Neiman Marcus (45%) and 24 percent at Bloomingdales.
“More than half (52%) of African Americans find in-store shopping relaxing, compared with 26% of the total population.“ Black shoppers accounted for almost 90% of the overall spending in the beauty supply industry. Does that money trickle back to the black community? Not really….
So how double insulting when Cardi B has to defend her Birkin Habit?! As Audre Lorde stated the master’s tools will never dismantle the master’s house. |
Cele|bitchy | Cardi B addresses the idea that her Birkin bag collection is ‘devaluing’ the brand
Celebitchy is a daily gossip and entertainment blog, started in 2006, which also focuses on liberal politics, royal coverage and fashion.
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Black-Owned Watch Brands Rising - The New York Times
Owners say the #BuyBlack movement and digital strengths have spurred sales.
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Black Owned Businesses in Nederland | We Buy Black
We Buy Black, hét toonaangevende platform voor ontwikkelingen over Black Owned Businesses in Amsterdam, Rotterdam en de rest van Nederland.
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Thank you so much for taking the time. Stay safe and take care of yourself and your loved ones. Anousha
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