ACTIONABLE ALLYSHIP Sep 26, 2023 ... Honoring Ally Week (and all 52 weeks of the year)Disturbingly, this year, 45 states have introduced 650 bills—double last year's—limiting LGBTQ+ rights, especially for young people. These bills obstruct gender-affirming care, restrict school involvement, and jeopardize their safety. During Ally Week, we honor the call to learn, speak up, and foster inclusivity, and look to recognize Gen Z organizations and individuals championing empathy and inclusiveness not only this week but year-round ...
Black Maternal Health Day Apr 11, 2024 ... eid mubarak! celebrating the end of ramadanWith Ramadan coming to a close, it is time to celebrate Eid al-Fitr! This joyous holiday marks the end of the fasting month and is a time for المسلمين (muslimūn - Muslims) to travel together, feast, and get dressed up and celebrate. ...
DIVERSIFYING DENIM Dec 06, 2023 ... Just jean-ius denim updates Gen Z is currently reigniting a passion for denim, thanks, in part, to the resurgence of wide-legged and flared jeans. In a world where fashion trends are quick-moving and many times ephemeral, denim is an unwavering favorite within this generation. Whether embracing vintage aesthetics or championing sustainability initiatives, Gen Zs approach to denim elegantly intertwines nostalgia with a forward-looking mindset. Today, we take a look at the latest denim trends and ...
Revolutionizing Eyewear Jul 02, 2024 ... National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee to learn more about the American Civil Rights movement or to the National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, D.C. No time for a trip? This list can help you find a museum closer to your area. - Support a Black-owned Business - Commemorate Juneteenth by eating a meal at a Black-owned restaurant in your area. Need help finding a restaurant? Apps like EatOkra can be a great place to find Black-owned establishments in your area ...
VIRAL NEWS: MTV VMAs. NUFF SAID Sep 15, 2023 ... A peek into the topics buzzing at CassandraWelcome back to our weekly roundup! In today's fast-paced culture, Cassandra is your go-to source for staying in the loop with the topics that have everyone buzzing. This week, we've all been celebrating the remarkable triumph of 19-year-old Coco Gauff in the U.S. Open and closely following how Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are in hot water for the character letters they wrote on behalf of disgraced actor Danny Masterson. However, the MTV VMAs, took ...
VIRAL NEWS: LATIN GRAMMYS, STORE-BOUGHT PESTO, THE GUY ON THE CHIEFS Nov 17, 2023 ... under fire because of the selection of this year's venue. For the first time in the award ceremony's history, the event was held outside the US. Even though many criticized the decision, nothing could opaque the triumph of Latin American stars in most categories. Particularly Colombian women. "Mañana Será Bonito" by Karol G and "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 5" by Shakira won the biggest awards of the night (Album of the Year and Song of the Year, respectively). Another notch of girl power in ...
STUDENT LOAN RESTART Sep 18, 2023 ... Knowledge may be power, but it’s also expensiveGet ready for next month's financial shake-up! As 46M Americans gear up to start repaying a whopping $1.6 trillion in student loans to Uncle Sam, these borrowers (primarily Millennials and older Gen Zs) are going to feel the financial squeeze. These young workers are facing less financial security than their older counterparts did at the same age between the trifecta of wage stagnation, higher costs of housing, and higher costs of everyday ...
Deliciously Decadent Mar 26, 2024 ... The Rise of Gen Z Finance TrendsToday’s younger generations have a distinctly different point of view on money and investing, their overall finances and even more generally, their future. (Cassandra covered this topic in depth in our report on Gen Z's Values on Value). Today, we look under the surface of some of the trends that have bubbled up around investing for Gen Z. ...
BACK-TO-SCHOOL AESTHETICS Aug 10, 2023 ... The latest on campus cool looks What one’s back-to-school aesthetic signals plays a significant role in capturing the attention of incoming students, reflecting current trends, and creating emotional connections In fact, 71% of Gen Zs tell us that they are MORE likely to buy a product for back-to-school that they’ve seen on social media, and searches for inspo on TikTok alone amongst the #backtoschool, #backtoschoolclothinghaul, and #schoolsupplies videos are collectively garnering over 28B ...
CASSANDRA SESSIONS 2023 Sep 28, 2023 ... ICYMI Last week, we hosted our annual Cassandra Sessions, “That’s so Aesthetic – the Gen Z Vibe and Its Reverberation in the Market," which examined how integral aesthetics are to Gen Zs identity and the implications of this for businesses and brands. Sessions is Cassandra’s IRL event that gives our clients the opportunity to see and learn from our latest research and insights. Attendees at this year’s event walked out with a much better idea of how to relate and connect to a new era of ...