May 2020
JOY ISSUE
Editors’ Note.
What’s Inside the Issue
We want to bring back joy. It’s been a struggle to find happiness in the sea of worry this pandemic has caused but it is important to remember to laugh until your belly hurts and bust a happy groove every now and then. See what’s inside this month’s issue in our Editors’ Notes.
The Story.
NEXT IN LINE: Evan Washington Enters the Scene
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If you don’t know his name yet, you will. Discover newcomer Evan Washington and his hilarious debut web series “For Evan’s Sake”.
Shots Fired: Issa 22, Pew Pew Pew
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Comedic favorite Auntie Hammy is making you laugh, sing, and create viral Tik Tok videos all at the same damn time.
Calendar
MAY 2020
We are still at home staying healthy, staying safe, and counting down to the day life will return back to normal. But you might as well enjoy it while it lasts! Here are some great reads and activities to keep you at peace this month.
Color (ed): Purple Power
Purple poppin’ on a handstand! If you don’t have purple in your life, here’s a lesson to get you to see the hue in a different way.
Stylin’.
The Edit: Make It A Garden Party
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Let’s take the saying, “when the buds bloom in May”, to the closet. This month’s style edit delivers fresh, floral looks for him and her.
The Sexiest Red Lip Shades
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Red lips are sultry and mesmerizing on every complexion. Get those pouty lips ready for the summer in these lust-worthy shades of red guaranteed to bring all the boys (or girls) to the yard.
Poppin’.
Healing is Fundamental
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This Latina owned business is channeling the ancestors to provide affordable and effective natural remedies to modern society. Curar Sin Danar will have your skin doing the happy dance.
Men’s Hair Needs Love, Too
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Now that barbers are off duty, word on the street is some men don’t know what to do to keep their growing beards and hair healthy and moisturized. Here’s a list of products and tips to help the fellas out.
Livin’.
A Photo Story: Blank Spaces
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The streets is watching, literally. Photographer Jerome Weathers takes out his lens to capture the bodiless streets of Downtown, Los Angeles.
ELEVEN11 May Playlist: “Bring da Summer Out”
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As the heat rises and daylight lasts longer in these LA streets, the feeling of summer dances in our bones. LA music artist and this month’s contributor, Jamal Virgo, curated exactly what we need to feel like we are at the summer function with drinks flowing and people dancing around the pool. When you listen, imagine you are chit chatting with your girlfriends or eyeing the cutie in the corner. Things will get back to normal one day but until then get lost in this month’s playlist.
Gotta Get Your Groove On
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From Instagram Live DJ sets and artist battles to perfectly curated playlists, music has provided joy and a good groove during tough times.
Tribute: #AhmaudArbery
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We are tired of hashtags. What are we going to do?
Be Good.
Secure the (Wellness Tools) Bag
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They say tough times don’t last long. ELEVEN11’s in-house doctor shares ways to find happiness and sanity during moments of uncertainty.