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Etymologies of the Word that Changed the World

[ad_1] December 7, 2020– What’s in a word? Writer Becca Rose Hall creatively explores that question using the word that indelibly entered the collective consciousness of humanity this year: COVID. By breaking down the word in different ways, look for the meaning in its roots and discover different facets of a changed world. (5 readings)…

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Indigenous Woman Wins Goldman Environmental Prize for Protecting 500,000 Acres of Amazon Rainforest

[ad_1] The indigenous leader of the Amazon, Nemonte Nenquimo, just won the world’s highest award for grassroots environmental activism for her organizing work to save Ecuador’s rainforests. Nemonte Nenquimo by Jeronimo Zuñiga, Amazon Frontlines – courtesy of the Goldman Environmental Prize His leadership earned him a prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize, known as the ‘Green Nobel’….

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Deep Conditioners Versus Hair Masks

By Choya Randolph If you’re a seasoned natural, you’ve probably perfected your wash day routine. The basics of a wash day includes detangling, shampooing, deep conditioning, and moisturizing. Deep conditioning can sometimes feel like the easiest part because once you distribute it throughout your hair, you put on a hair cap and chill for 15-30…

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Starbucks is Giving Free Coffee to Front-line Responders in December, Including Mental Health, Dental, Janitorial Staffs

[ad_1] Starbucks announced this week that it will offer free high-altitude coffee (hot or iced) to front-line first responders at Starbucks stores in the U.S. during the month of December to show appreciation for those who keep our communities safe during the COVID-19. “We want to show our deep gratitude to those who support and…