When the Covid-19 pandemic began, most LGBTQ celebrations were canceled. But with protests across the world this week drawing attention to police brutality and the systemic racism facing the Black community, many of the organizations behind Pride festivals are re-engaging their plans and pivoting to join the protest movement. “Pride has always been a protest,…
During Adweek’s ‘A State of Revolt,’ Black Business Leaders Share How They’re Leading, Coping
After a week of unprecedented protests and anger in response to the police killing of George Floyd on May 25 in Minneapolis and countless other Black people dying at the hands of law enforcement officers, Adweek reached out to Black business leaders in the marketing and advertising community to share guidance on how they are…
Bill Nye, Billie Eilish and More Rally Support for the Planet in World Environment Day PSA
Bill Nye, the hands-on scientist and TV host who’s equally well known these days for his environmental activism, continues to sound the alarm on climate change in a new PSA for the United Nations. Staying fully on brand, he doesn’t mince words in this short film. “Nature is showing us that humankind is on the…
Reddit’s Cofounder Wants a Black Person to Take His Board Seat
Alexis Ohanian’s resignation is among the most dramatic responses in the tech industry to the killing of George Floyd.
Who Will Sail on Virgin Voyages’ Wilder, Adults-Only Cruise Ships?
When Richard Branson’s Scarlet Lady cruise ship sets sail this October, it will do so without one of the strongest advantages thought to be crucial to the recovery of the cruise line industry: hardcore cruisers. That was by design. Virgin Voyages, Branson’s cruise line first announced in 2016, wants to attract nontraditional cruisers, folks who…
Facebook: No Foreign Interference Related to Nationwide Protests
Facebook head of cybersecurity policy Nathaniel Gleicher said Friday that the social network has not discovered foreign interference on its platform related to the demonstrations that have been occurring across the country in reaction to the death of George Floyd. U.S. Attorney General William Barr said Thursday that foreign groups were using misinformation campaigns to…
Just Salad to Become the First Restaurant to Add Carbon Labeling to Its Menu
Just in time for World Environment Day today, sustainably-minded restaurant chain Just Salad announced a new addition to its menu: Carbon labels. Alongside the calorie count for each of the restaurant’s salads, warm bowls, wraps, soups, smoothies and avocado toasts, the menu will list the estimated emissions created by the production of the foods within…
Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian Resigns From Board of Directors
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian resigned from the platform’s board of directors today and urged the company to fill his seat with a Black candidate. Ohanian revealed his decision in a series of tweets and said, “It is long overdue to do the right thing. I’m doing this for me, for my family and for my…
Why Beauty Brands Are at the Forefront of Supporting Black Lives Matter
In the wake of the death of George Floyd, after a Minneapolis police officer held his knee on Floyd’s neck while he was in custody, and the protests that have ensued, countless brands have taken to social media to publicize their solidarity with the #BlackLivesMatter movement and amplify the voices of black creators. Beauty brands…
All That Coffee Drinking at Home Might Affect Chains Into Next Year
People are consuming much more coffee at home these days, and that’s not a great sign for chains such as Dunkin’ and Starbucks, which have already been impacted from store closures following the Covid-19 outbreak. During the 13-week period ending May 30, U.S. sales of packaged coffee were up 20.1% compared to the same period…