April 2020
EARTH ISSUE
EDITORS’ NOTE
What’s Inside the Issue
This month has been a hard one. Self-isolation and social distancing orders have completely disrupted our lives and forced us to adjust in order to preserve our health and humanity. As we fight this pandemic, we fight for our survival on this planet. Read more in our Letter from the Editors to discover how this issue is a call to action.
FEATURES
LIFE IN TIME OF CORONA
Face masks have become a new normal and fashion designers across the globe are sewing for dear life.
WHEN NATURE CALLS
The Earth is heating up and finally, so is the call to action. Climate change is a conversation that cannot be silenced.
GREEN ‘TINGS
Let plants takeover your indoor space so harmful airborne chemicals can’t. We’ve picked the 10 best air purifying plants for your home.
STYLIN’
CONSCIOUS CONSUMERISM
What is sustainable fashion? Discover which brands are using ethical standards to manufacture their clothing while remaining fashionable and environmentally-friendly.
THE EDIT: LOUNGIN’
Getting dressed these days has a whole new meaning. This month’s Style Edit features loungewear that will keep you cool, calm, and collected for those couch moments or video conference calls.
HEALTH
VIBRATE HIGHER
Do you know your chakras? Have you tried sound healing? Discover five ways to soothe the anxiety and stress that builds during tough times all from the comfort of your home.
BEAUTY GONE BAD
There are hundreds of beauty products on the market but how do you know which ones are the best? Here’s a list of toxic ingredients lurking in common cosmetics that you should avoid.
CULTURE
A POETIC JUSTICE
Words can be medicine and acclaimed artist Yayoi Kusama shares a poetic message of hope to inspire the world. Take a read because the necessity to uplift each other is now.
ELEVEN11 APRIL PLAYLIST: THE “Quarantinelist”
Vibe out to this month’s playlist curated by LA music artist, Jamal Virgo, to ease the boredom of staying in the house.
OPINION: #THATRONA GOT US SHOOK
The disproportionate rate of Black folk dying from Covid-19 is alarming. What do we do about it? Contributing writer Rashondra Woods pens an opinion essay with the answer.