April Avant5 Things Black People Have to Lose (Trust Me. They are AMAZING)Yes, in Trump we should trust. Why? Because “it will be amazing.” As a black, female, nearly 30-years-old, it’s hard to find Trump’s…Aug 20, 2016Aug 20, 2016
April AvantPodcast: Revived Staples on The Girls HourCheck out our latest interview with The Girls Hour as we discuss the environment, sustainable fashion and puppies!Mar 4, 2016Mar 4, 2016
April AvantThe Nicotine of Clothing: Cotton?Or at least inorganic cotton is, the kind that constitutes the bulk of what we wear, dry ourselves with, sleep on.Jan 11, 20161Jan 11, 20161
April AvantThe Year of the Vegan: Changing your Habits for a Better You and a Better WorldClosely following the arrival of the New Year, now is the time many make resolutions to carry out throughout the remainder of the year. But…Jan 4, 20161Jan 4, 20161
April AvantGiving Girls Another Chance: Sanlaap North AmericaSadness. Depression. Shame. Hopelessness.Dec 15, 2015Dec 15, 2015
April AvantColor and Opportunity | Women in Film and VideoThe 67th Primetime Emmy Awards were broadcast on Sunday, September 20th, and Viola Davis made Emmy history by winning outstanding lead…Dec 15, 2015Dec 15, 2015
April AvantChasing Boys: A Heart-to-Heart from FLOTUSOn Tuesday, September 29th, First Lady Michelle Obama urged young girls to focus on their education rather than chasing boys in an…Dec 12, 20151Dec 12, 20151
April AvantThe Art of AngerMounting anger. Quiet resentment. The catharsis of crying. These emotional transits and more are all explored in ‘The Power and Politics of…Dec 7, 2015Dec 7, 2015
April AvantNew Rules on the PlaygroundA few months ago, a friend mentioned her 13-year-old daughter is being bullied. My first reaction was to tell her to ‘knock her out she…Dec 4, 2015Dec 4, 2015
April AvantPros and Cons: Meaningful Glamour vs. Canal Street ChaosSuited For Change (SFC) helps women gain a leg up by taking glamour and making it meaningful.Dec 3, 2015Dec 3, 2015