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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Celebrity Designer Tosha Henderson shares her journey, Dress for Success
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)— Prepare to look your best at Dress for Success! Tosha Henderson has designed for celebrities such as Laverne Cox, Kanye West, Telma Hopkins, Nene Leakes, and many more. Dress for Success helps unemployed and underemployed women achieve economic independence by providing no-fee programs, development tools and professional attire to thrive in work and in life. More Cares Krewe Marissa Diaz took over the Cares Krewe to talk to miss Tosha Henderson, a popular local figure in the Shreveport-Bossier area, to hear about Dress for Success and passion for fashion. When asked about Project Runway, she said, 'Project Runway was a journey. It opened up the doors for me to travel more out of the country and do more big events, but Shreveport-Bossier is my heart.' Tosha is also the ambassador for Dress for Success. She said, 'To be an ambassador for something this special was full circle. I love giving back, and this is a beautiful way to give back.' The Cares Krewe continues its mission to highlight businesses that help the community grow. Designer aims to break fashionable Guinness World Record The Cares Krewe looks for deserving recipients each week! You can nominate someone to receive a surprise today. Just click here to submit your nomination or to give us an idea of an organization deserving of a surprise. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pedro Pascal, Olivia Rodrigo, Harry Styles, and 250 Others Sign Planned Parenthood Ad
More than 250 celebrity leaders from across multiple industries — including Olivia Rodrigo, Harry Styles, Pedro Pascal, and Addison Rae — have signed a full-page Planned Parenthood ad calling for support of the organization's lifesaving healthcare initiatives in response to threats under President Donald Trump. Rolling Stone exclusively reveals the list of signees behind the 'I'm for Planned Parenthood' ad, which runs Wednesday in The New York Times. Following the 'I'm for Planned Parenthood' sentence structure, the ad reads: 'Because I'm for freedom… because I'm for healthcare… because I'm for you and me — not the government — deciding what care we need and where we can get it.' Megan Thee Stallion, Billie Eilish, Meghan Trainor, Phoebe Bridgers, Clairo, Gracie Abrams, Sara Bareilles, Sheryl Crow, and Cyndi Lauper are among the musicians signing the ad. Scarlett Johansson, Laverne Cox, Cara Delevingne, Zoey Deutch, Melissa McCarthy, Natasha Lyonne, Christina Ricci, Alfre Woodard, Alexandra Shipp, and Julianne Nicholson led the list of actors standing behind the letter. 'Trans people need health care providers they can trust, just like everyone else. Planned Parenthood health centers are a lifeline for so many across this country who rely on them for inclusive care,' Laverne Cox said in a statement. 'I'm for Planned Parenthood because they provide a space for queer people to feel safe, supported, and affirmed in who they truly are.' Karlie Kloss, Shonda Rhimes, Gloria Steinem, Trixie Mattel, Roxane Gay, Jenna Lyons, Drew Afualo, Ilana Glazer, Nikki Glaser, Mara Brock Akil, Laurie Simmons, and Aja Naomi King are also included as signees. (See the full list of signees here.) 'Every day, Planned Parenthood health center staff open the doors of health centers to ensure patients — no matter who they are — can get access to the essential health care they need. Planned Parenthood health centers play an irreplaceable role in our health system,' said Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, in a press statement. 'I applaud these cultural changemakers and everyone across the country who have said, loud and clear: I'm for Planned Parenthood.' The advertisement includes how one in four people in the U.S. have visited Planned Parenthood centers for cancer screenings, STI testing, abortion, gender-affirming care, and other needs. 'I'm incredibly grateful to see so many bold, influential voices declare their support for Planned Parenthood. Having spoken to many of them, I know this is personal,' Caren Spruch, national director for Arts and Entertainment Strategy, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, added. 'One in four people in this country have been to Planned Parenthood for essential health care — including many of these changemakers, their friends, families, and their fans, who have publicly shared their Planned Parenthood stories.' The advertisement comes as President Trump has targeted reproductive rights, including via an executive order that aimed to prohibit federal funding for elective abortions when he took office, and restricting Title X funds from going to Planned Parenthood affiliates during his first time as president. More from Rolling Stone 'The Last of Us' Episode 6: The Way We Were 'The Last of Us': Joel's Return and Other Secrets Behind the Making of Episode 6 The Pop Queens Are the New Rock Gods Best of Rolling Stone The Useful Idiots New Guide to the Most Stoned Moments of the 2020 Presidential Campaign Anatomy of a Fake News Scandal The Radical Crusade of Mike Pence
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Clean Slate' canceled at Amazon
HOLLYWOOD, Ca. (WSAV) — According to Variety, Amazon has canceled 'Clean Slate,' the comedy series shot in and around Savannah. Starring Laverne Cox and George Wallace, the show followed 'Harry Slate (Wallace), an old-school and outspoken Alabama car wash owner, who has a lot of soul searching to do when the estranged child he thought was a son returns home to Mobile as a proud, trans woman, Desiree (Cox).' Clean Slate was one of the last productions to be shot on location in the Coastal Empire. It was the last completed series produced by Hollywood legend Norman Lear before his death in 2023. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Forbes
30-03-2025
- Politics
- Forbes
International Transgender Day: 3 Ways to Be a Better Ally
International Transgender Day of Visibility is celebrated annually on March 31 to recognize the accomplishments and increase visibility of transgender people while raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide. This day is an opportunity to recognize the resilience and strength of transgender individuals and advocate for their equal rights and opportunities. Transgender rights have been politicized with the new administration. As transgender activist Laverne Cox said recently on The View: 'Trans people are not the reason you can't afford eggs or healthcare or a house. You're focused on the wrong 1%.' Transgender people are a very small part of the population, yet there seems to be over interest in policing their human rights. I interviewed Josephine Guckiean, a transgender woman who advocates for transgender inclusion and incident response manager at Deloitte, to get their ideas about how to be a better ally, personally and professionally on this day and beyond. If you or your organization are looking for ways to honor International Transgender Day of Visibility, consider these ideas: According to Guckiean, "Allies are our biggest weapon against rhetoric that is being thrown towards us." To be an effective ally to transgender people, it is essential to educate yourself about their experiences, challenges and needs. Start by learning about the basics of transgender identity and terminology. Understand the difference between sex assigned at birth, gender identity and gender expression. The documentary Disclosure, the book The Savvy Ally and The Trevor Project are great resources for allies to learn more. Once you have a basic understanding of the issues facing the transgender community, delve deeper into the experiences of transgender people. Read firsthand accounts like Josesphine's story, and follow transgender activists and influencers on social media. Pay attention to the specific challenges faced by transgender people, such as discrimination, violence, and lack of access to healthcare. By educating yourself, you can become a more informed and effective ally. "The biggest thing allies can do is to amplify our voices. Educate yourself on the issues that we're facing. Help us correct the wrong messages that are being perpetuated," Guckiean shared. This means actively listening to their stories, sharing their perspectives and advocating for their rights. One way is to amplify the voices of the transgender community by sharing their articles, blog posts, and social media posts online and with your friends and family. Follow transgender activists, influencers and organizations, and get engaged in your local community. Suicide and violence are regrettably commonplace; be an ally and speak truth to power. By actively seeking out and amplifying transgender voices, you can help to create a more inclusive and equitable world for all. "The two bookends of the year for the trans community are Transgender Day of Visibility, which happens on March 31 of every year, and Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20 of every year," Guckiean says. 'But don't limit your support and advocacy for the transgender community to a single day or month.' Instead, create a year-round calendar of events, initiatives, and actions that promote visibility, education, and allyship. Other activities could include: By maintaining a steady drumbeat of activities throughout the year, you can create a more sustainable and impactful approach to supporting the transgender community and advancing transgender rights. This consistent engagement helps to normalize transgender identities, build empathy and understanding, and create a world where all transgender people can live with dignity and respect.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Doechii named Billboard's 2025 Woman of the Year
March 10 (UPI) -- Grammy-winning rapper Doechii was named Billboard's 2025 Woman of the Year on Monday. She will be presented with the honor at a ceremony March 29 at YouTube Theater in Inglewood, Calif. Laverne Cox will host the event, which is to stream live on Vizio WatchFree+ at 10 p.m. EDT. Other artists who will be honored during the gala include aespa (Group of the Year); Ángela Aguilar (Breakthrough Award); Erykah Badu (Icon Award); GloRilla (Powerhouse Award); Gracie Abrams (Songwriter of the Year); JENNIE (Global Force Award); Megan Moroney (Rulebreaker Award); Meghan Trainor (Hitmaker Award); Muni Long (Rising Star Award) and Tyla (Impact Award).
