Ciara’s empire continues to expand. The multifaceted entertainer is the latest celebrity-turned-beauty entrepreneur:has announced her new Vitamin C-based skincare line,OAM (On A Mission). It launched globally on Sept. 15.
Ciara's announcement of the launch via her Instagram receives media backlash over the new skincare line. Some stated she could have done something more productive for the community — The critics have some good foundation; can it cut through the celebrity beauty brand noise? See the infinite celebrity line coming up.
We’ve hit peak celebrity brands:According to some beauty industry insiders,we’re at the highest volume since 2019. Ciara goes up against actors like Taraji P. Henson, Tracee Ellis Ross,Jessica Alba and lately, Gabrielle union,singers like Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Pharrell, Selena Gomez, including sportsman extraordinaire Naomi Osaka and models Miranda Kerr.
So far, the brand has teased, it's catering to all skin types and skin tones, Ciara’s debut product line represents the next chapter in her growing fashion and beauty empire. “I always say that I’m a woman of ambition on a mission,” she tells EBONY.
The brandRadiance System, includes five products: Brightening Pads ($28),Hydrating Cleanser ($28), Brightening Serum ($62), Eye Revitalizer ($35) and a Radiance Moisturizer ($43) — all infused with vitamin C.
According to OAM, all its products are dermatologist tested and clinically proven for all skin tones.
“I made this for women of all skin tones and skin types on a mission to be their best, to level up, to have the confidence to go after the things they deserve, to be the women they were destined to be,” says Ciara.
OAM skin’sInstagram page describes the system as “powerful, clinical-level products [to] get you glowing without missing a beat."
While Ciara continues to tap into new business ventures, She has a clothing line, Lita by Ciara while she keeps her fan engaged with new music.
Happy International Women's Day , this year theme according to UN Women is – “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world” (IWD 2021) The focus aims to promote women in a leadership role to achieve a legal future, as the covid hit around the world, the women and girls were the most hit as they were economically and socially the most vulnerable. As the gap of gender parity in government, workplaces, health care, sports, and media coverage is not yet achieved in many countries. The fight for awareness of women's and girls' rights must continue.
Joyeuse Journée internationale des femmes Cette année le thème selon ONU Femmesest -Leadership féminin : Pour un futur égalitaire dans le monde de la Covid-19 » (IWD 2021) L'objectif vise à promouvoir les femmes dans un rôle de leadership pour parvenir à un avenir égal, alors que le covid frappait dans le monde entier, les femmes et les filles étaient les plus touchées car étant les plus vulnérables économiquement et socialement. L'écart de parité entre les sexes au sein du gouvernement, des lieux de travail, des soins de santé, des sports et de la couverture médiatique n'est pas encore atteint dans de nombreux pays. La lutte pour la sensibilisation aux droits des femmes et des filles doit se poursuivre.
Credit: UN Women/Yihui Yuan.
UN Women and @womensday/ Women's dayhope this year’s theme for International Women's Day — #ChooseToChallenge — will inspire individuals to challenge biases, question stereotypes, and celebrate the achievements of women around the world.
“Women of the world want and deserve an equal future free from stigma, stereotypes and violence; a future that’s sustainable, peaceful, with equal rights and opportunities for all. To get us there, the world needs women at every table where decisions are being made” – UN Women
What is International Women’s Day?
A day aims to challenge and bring awareness to the plight, conditions of women and girls. By taking action believed to be achievable through individual change, which brings balance in gender parity in government, workplaces, health care, such places as sports, and media coverage.
What is the history of International Women's Day?
The celebrated day has been observed for more than a century since its debut in 1911. The day recognizes the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women globally, and it's a call to action for gender parity.
First observed on March 19, 1911, This Women's Day was suggested by Clara Zetkin, the actual leader of the Women's Office for the Social Democratic Party in Germany, she suggested a celebration in every country on the same day for women to "press for their demands." Since then Women's day was adopted by women in other countries. The date of observance moved to March 8 in 1913 with the support of over one million people who demanded the realization of women’s rights.
Today supported by a world organization such UN for the first time in 1975 and the tradition of an annual theme in 1996 with a department for women condition the UN Women. Today, it’s celebrated by millions all over the world and marks a time to reflect on progress, celebrate the women in our lives and catalyze change.
Quote and excerpt from The UN Women Website
“When women lead, we see positive results. Some of the most efficient and exemplary responses to the COVID-19 pandemic were led by women. And women, especially young women, are at the forefront of diverse and inclusive movements online and on the streets for social justice, climate change and equality in all parts of the world. Yet, women under 30 are less than 1 per cent of parliamentarians worldwide. ” – UN Women
“This is why, this year’s International Women’s Day is a rallying cry for Generation Equality, to act for an equal future for all. The Generation Equality Forum, the most important convening for gender equality investment and actions, kicks off in Mexico City from 29 – 31 March, and culminates in Paris in June 2021. It will draw leaders, visionaries, and activists from around the world, safely on a virtual platform, to push for transformative and lasting change for generations to come.” – UN Women
“Women’s full and effective participation and leadership in of all areas of life drives progress for everyone. Yet, women are still underrepresented in public life and decision-making, as revealed in the UN Secretary-General’s recent report. Women are Heads of State or Government in 22 countries, and only 24.9 per cent of national parliamentarians are women. At the current rate of progress, gender equality among Heads of Government will take another 130 years.” – UN Women
The day is held in the same month as Women's History Month but while widely celebrated on March 8 different countries began the celebrated day as early as Thursday and up to April 15. There are events listed in 47 countries on the International Women's Day website, and you can search by country or city on theevents page. Some cities are sponsoring multiple events. People looking to celebrate will surely find events near them throughout March.
How is the day celebrated?
In past years, International Women's Day was celebrated with festivals, marathons, and other events across the world. Given the pandemic, celebrations for this year's Women's day most events will be virtual. They range from hosting a virtual happy hour in Atlanta, a Zoom painting event in Sydney, a scheduled day of activities to highlight the contributions of women in STEM, to an online marathon in Singapore. For Canada women in STEM seem to be the dominating terms Toronto host virtual seminar Celebrating women in digital transformation and Montreal has the Women in Tech: the Future of Canadian Technology also #Herstory IWD 2021 talk all virtual.
How to participate in International Women's Day on social media?
Since the announcement theme for International Women’s Day by UN Women (IWD 2021) many countries have taken the lead and pledge to commit to the advancement of women and girls' rights.
Organizers are asking supporters to "strike the Choose To Challenge pose and share on social media using #ChooseToChallenge #IWD2021."
The website relates. The pose is simply raising your hand high to "show your commitment to choose to challenge inequality, call out bias, question stereotypes, and help forge an inclusive world,"
See the pledge of Plan Canada with #StopTheSetback and the continuous action to unravel decades of hard-fought progress for girls’ rights
International Women's Day around the world – in pictures
Bahadurgar, India Female farmers at a protest against new agriculture laws Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters
Santiago, Chile Photograph: Marcelo Hernández/Getty Images Members of the feminist group Las Tesis rehearse a new production for International Women’s Day
Kathmandu, Nepal Women take part in a rally demanding tax-free sanitary padsPhotograph: Navesh Chitrakar/Reuter
Kolkata, India Women attend a protest march against a rise in fuel prices Photograph: Rupak de Chowdhuri/Reuters
Bandung, Indonesia
A slogan on an activist’s back reads: ‘My body,
my authority’Photograph: Timur
Matahari/AFP/Getty Images
London, England Photograph: Niklas Halle’n/AFP/Getty Images
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico Mothers and relatives walk
holding crosses during an event demanding
an end to violence against women and femicide
Photograph: Mahe Elipe/Reuters
See Canada pledge for women's day and the advancement of gender-equality via Women and Gender
Absolutely heartbreaking news this week: YouTube star
Nicole Thea, has died at the age of
24 along with her unborn son. Nicole’s family confirmed the heartbreaking news Sunday with an
emotional tribute via an Instagram post to her followers.
Pics from @nicoletheatv
A statement and tribute by her mother share on instagram wrote, “RIP My beautiful baby girl
Nicnac and my grandson Reign, I will miss you for the rest of my life
until we meet again in eternal heaven.”
The
dancer and influencer, who was U.K.-based, lived in London announced her pregnancy back in April with an Instagram video showing off her baby bump while dancing beside Boga, had kept fans up-to-date on
her pregnancy, regularly posting videos on her YouTube channel and
Instagram page. The 24-year-old, who was eight months pregnant, had named her child Reign with her partner Boga.
A statement from the family reveal she suffered suspected massive heart
attack, though an official autopsy report is still pending.
The news has hit the internet and many media have reported on the story, from the Daily Mail to BBC, CTV, WomensHealth and Essence recounted on it.
Her death comes at a time when many black women like Amber Isaac suffered similar faith and has died in the same condition, likewise Sha-Asia Washington her death sparked the debate about negligence when it comes to black women health.
Please keep her family and those of black women who suffer medical negligence and whose death could have been prevented in your thoughts and prayers.
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