Lesbian bars in the U.S. thrived in the late '80s with around 200 establishments across the country. Fast forward to 2021 -- only 21 remain.In light of the situation, Erica Rose and Elina Street launched The Lesbian Bar Project last year to support and celebrate the last few bars standing amid the pandemic. Having ended its latest campaign last month, the organization has now teamed up with Hinge to further aid the remaining lesbian bars.Hinge has announced that it will allocate at least $50,000...
In an effort to encourage vaccination, the U.S. government is recruiting an "influencer army" to promote COVID-19 vaccines to Gen-Zers.The New York Times reports that Ellie Zeiler, a 17-year-old TikToker, was approached with an offer from the White House asking if she would be willing to take part in a campaign encouraging her 10.2 million followers to get vaccinated. "There is a massive need to grow awareness within the 12-18 age range. We’re moving fast and have only a few available slots to...
Team USA's Sydney McLaughlin, who recently appeared in a teaser for The Weeknd's upcoming single, won her first gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.The athlete broke the world record for the women's 400-meter hurdles, finishing at 51.46 seconds to beat her teammate Dalilah Muhammad, who won silver in 51.58 seconds. Meanwhile, the Netherlands' Femke Bol came in third place, claiming the bronze medal.Both McLaughlin and Muhammad have been steadily breaking records over the past two years, with M...
Symbolized by the lion, the zodiac sign Leo belongs to those born between July 23 and August 22. A fire sign, Leo is known for its warmhearted, passionate nature, as well as their ability to innovate. Naturally charismatic, confident and determined, Leos often make great leaders, with exceptional skills of guiding a team to excellence. Outside of work, they are generous friends and loyal, devoted parters who have a way of making others laugh and feel loved.Here, Stephanie Whaley Vinitwatanakhun,...