CASSANDRA SESSIONS: CREATORS IN THEIR OWN WORDS Oct 03, 2023 ... his edgy, rock 'n' roll, and alternative aesthetic, delighted the audience by revealing that his entire outfit for Sessions came from thrift stores. Jessica Lauser - INTENTIONAL BRANDS BUILD CONNECTIONS - Kristen Dolzynski When the conversation pivoted towards aesthetic development, Kristen noted, “For brands, it’s really important to ask and listen to the community they’re serving. It’s not just up to the brand to dictate things like aesthetics and trends; they need to pay attention to the ...
ADAPTIVE COLLECTIONS Nov 29, 2023 ... best-selling backpacks now easy-grab zipper pulls and access ports that accommodate tubes and cables, and desk designs which have wheelchair-compatible dimensions with pull-out drawers for increased accessibility. - GUIDE BEAUTY - Depending on your vision, mobility, and dexterity, many in the disability community need help with things like makeup or personal care routines. Counting Selma Blair (who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2018) as its chief creative officer, Guide Beauty is one of ...
LGBTQ+ SAFE ZONES Jun 20, 2023 ... Championing friendly and affirming spacesAs anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and attacks intensify across the country, LGBTQ+ groups are countering with their own intensity to create safe spaces. These groups are creating community-based solutions that allow LGBTQ+ youth, a cohort especially prone to isolation and loneliness, to safely share their experiences, ideas, and to create a feeling of connection and community. In celebration of the resilience and importance of these inclusive spaces, we’re ...
VEG OUT Oct 26, 2023 ... . - VEGGIE TIKTOK - Visit TikTok, where the platform is fostering a devoted community of vegetarian enthusiasts. The hashtags #vegetarian, #vegetarianrecipe, and #vegetarianoptions have collectively accumulated over 9 billion views, showcasing videos that share recipes, nutritional insights, and seasonal tips. Among them, @vegetarianreacts, a witty Veggie TikToker with 15K followers, takes his audience on a journey where he educates and humorously exposes those who claim to be cooking vegetarian meals ...
TAKE PRIDE! Jun 12, 2023 ... The pulse on how brands are getting involved for Pride ‘23 With Pride Month underway, marking a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities, promote queer joy and fight for their rights, politicians continue to bring about policies attacking LGBTQ+ rights across the country—specifically headline-grabbing anti-trans and anti-drag bills. While 52% of Gen Z expect brands to take a stance on issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community, brands are finding themselves at the center of a polarized culture war ...
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Oct 17, 2023 ... Ball's PUMA MB.01s with a Breast Cancer Awareness theme can find them available through PUMA and select retailers. - TOUCH - Black women face a 40% higher risk of dying from breast cancer than White women, with the lowest survival rate among racial/ethnic groups. TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, aims to boost life-saving research and to unite the breast cancer community to eliminate Black Breast Cancer. Raising further awareness amongst today’s young people, their HBCU intern program uses ...
TRAVELING WITH PRIDE May 31, 2023 ... amongst all the discrimination and prejudice aimed at this community, they have, in part, found solace in travel to help unlock new parts of themselves. So, with Pride - and the festivals and events that attract millions of travelers every year— upon us, we celebrate our LGBTQ+ communities with our latest report, The 2023 Summer Travel Bulletin, unpacking 10 Things to know about young LGBTQ+ travelers, and here, we’re offering a sneak peek of the report with three compelling ways brands are helping ...
HONORING ADHD AWARENESS MONTH Oct 25, 2023 ... dispel misconceptions about ADHD and promote accurate information about its symptoms, diagnosis, and management. One such organization is the non-profit Understood, supporting 70M people in the U.S., and focused on raising awareness of the challenges, skills, and strengths of people who learn and think differently. Their resources help people navigate challenges, gain confidence, and find support and community so they can thrive. ...
ACTIONABLE ALLYSHIP Sep 26, 2023 ... help or expressing concerns.— Erin, 22, OH (Cassandra Collective) - RECOGNITION FOR ALLYSHIP - Celebrating the queer community and its allies, the GLAAD Media Awards honored notable figures this year. Recording artist Bad Bunny received the Vanguard award, which is presented to “allies who have made a significant difference in promoting acceptance of LGBTQ+ people and issues. Christina Aguilera was awarded the Advocate for Change award, given to “a person who, through their work, has changed the ...
NONBINARY PEOPLE’S DAY Jul 13, 2023 ... Honoring the nonbinary community today (and every day)Nearly 4 in 10 young Americans say they know someone who is nonbinary, 2X the rate of older adults. In sharp contrast to the wave of anti-LGBTQ bills and legislation that have targeted nonbinary individuals, younger people are much more likely to see gender and sexuality through a lens of acceptance. For instance, as Cassandra uncovered on our Gen Alpha: Generation Infinite Report, 84% of older Gen Alphas (8-12 year olds) say that a person’s ...
