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Joe Biden To Meet With George Floyd's Family on Anniversary of His Murder

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will meet with the family of George Floyd on the one-year anniversary of his murder, a killing that sparked a nationwide reckoning with racism and police brutality. Biden and Harris will sit down with Floyd's mother, daughter and wife, as well as his siblings.Floyd's family will also meet Nancy Pelosi, Cory Booker and other Capitol lawmakers to discuss police reform. The Biden administration is still working to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, legislatio...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Tue, 25 May 2021 HYPEBAE
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This Modern Mahjong Set Is Every Minimalist's Dream

Harvey Nichols has teamed up with Japanese brand KOLOR on an exclusive Mahjong set in celebration of the online retailer's concept shop in Hong Kong called SANDBOX.Limited to 300 pieces globally, the tile-based game comes in a minimal royal blue case, which allows you to carry it around with ease. The front is printed with white co-branding along with a description of the case: "Hand Carrying Case with Velour Lining." Arriving with 144 machine-engraved tiles and three dice, Harvey Nichols and KO...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Tue, 25 May 2021 HYPEBAE
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Yelp Is Making It Easier To Support LGBTQ-Owned Businesses

Yelp is introducing an option for businesses to self-identify as LGBTQ-owned, making it easier for customers to support the community during Pride Month and beyond.In addition to adding the LGBTQ-owned attribute to their page, businesses will also be able to mark themselves as "Open to All," indicating they've pledged to stand against discrimination. Beginning on June 1, the start of Pride, LGBTQ-owned and Open to All establishments will be illustrated with a rainbow pin on Yelp's map view.Accor...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Mon, 24 May 2021 HYPEBAE
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Dr. Jessica Clemons on Bridging the Gap Between Mental Health, Black Culture and the Hip Hop Community

Dr. Jessica Clemons, or Dr. Jess as she’s more commonly referred to as by the culture, has developed a reputation for being the bridge between the Black community and mental wellness. While some may recognize her from her appearances on The Breakfast Club with Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy and Angela Yee, Dr. Jess has been featured on other outlets such as Forbes, REVOLT and CBS This Morning to discuss racism as a public health issue, as well as COVID-19’s mental health impacts on Black peopl...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Mon, 24 May 2021 HYPEBAE