News: Daily Skimm Weekend: When I wake up, think of you again

Saturday, April 15, 2023

Daily Skimm Weekend: When I wake up, think of you again

"I would not go back if you paid me"

— Tracee Ellis Ross on embracing her age. Ditto.

Eyes On: Mifepristone

Yesterday, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito issued an order ensuring full access to the drug — the first of two pills taken for medication abortions — until next Wednesday. It comes as federal judges issued conflicting rulings about whether it should be available. And after an appeals court ruling would have limited access to the drug while legal challenges played out — which spurred the Justice Dept and drug manufacturer Danco Laboratories to ask the Supremes to intervene.

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Skimm HQ'rs

April is National Poetry Month. To celebrate, we asked Skimm HQ'rs to share their favorite poems or poets. Here's what they recommended…

Alex Palazzo, Manager, Revenue Operations & Analytics: "Ada Limón. Her recent book, 'The Hurting Kind,' is amazing. It captured the feeling of loss from COVID, but also hope, connection to the environment, and so many other topics."

Becky Murray, Director, Content Development: "Kate Baer. We've all heard it: Write what you know. In 'What Kind of Woman,' Kate Baer does just that. She's able to capture the heartache, irritation, and beauty of what it means to be a woman today — no matter which roles you play. Her collection made me feel seen yet safe, and it quickly became required reading among my inner circle."

Kamini Ramdeen-Chowdhury, Senior Editor, Parenting: "Elizabeth Jaikaran. Her poetry — which includes the book 'Waiting for a Name' — speaks to the Caribbean diaspora, talks about growing up in Queens, NY, and hits the themes of identity, feeling misunderstood, and so much more."

Remi Meeks, Senior Account Manager: "Cleo Wade. She covers so many topics — including love, loss, joy, healing, growth, female empowerment, societal issues, the world, and race. Her poems always speak to me just when I need them. I also love Morgan Harper Nichols. Her poems also cover a lot of these topics and are accompanied by beautiful art. She actually shared last year with her community/followers that she has autism and ADHD, which I think is so brave, courageous, and admirable."

Victoria Lopez, Technical Project Manager: "Ocean Vuong's 'Time Is a Mother.' In it, Vuong tries to understand and process life and grief after the death of his mother. And his work is colored by the lens of growing up as a queer, Vietnamese refugee."

What's Happening

📺 In entertainment…

While Swifties continue to grapple with the star's apparent breakup, Taylor Swift appeared to have "survived the Great War" as she continued her Eras Tour. Meanwhile, as "Succession" fans are waiting to see what what happens after that plot twist, the final seasons of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and "Barry" are kicking off this weekend. And may the force be with the creators of the three new "Star Wars" movies — as the franchise heads back to the big screen, after a "disastrous" last film. Speaking of franchises coming back, get ready for another decade of "Harry Potter" and another "Game of Thrones" prequel. In Met Gala news, the dress code will be "In honor of Karl." So it's only fitting that his famous feline, Choupette Lagerfeld, has RSVP'd 'pawsitively yes.' Plus, Spotify's Niche Mixes have personalized playlists for every preference...even if that's "funky cooking" or "melodic metal."

🏠 In home…

Throwing a party? Sorry, it might not be fun — unless you give it a wacky theme designed to go viral on TikTok. Also, cushions could help. So could avoiding asking people what they do for a living (because, no one likes that). Meanwhile, in kitchen news, Tupperware could soon be putting the lid on its business. Meaning, it could only be a matter of time 'til those kitchen staples are as hot a commodity as vintage Pyrex. Or, Huy Fong Foods' iconic Sriracha sauce, which is once again in short supply. Oh and those dessert-flavored waters all over your FYP may not be so sweet.

👗 In style…

Turns out, Anthropologie, Zara, and Madewell apparently have better resale value than luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Gucci. Maybe not surprising, since Gen Z loves a good dupe. Which might also explain why outlet malls, like all other things '90s, are now making a comeback. In beauty news, French bangs are, well, banging. Same with hair spirals. And this year's festival makeup is all about function (and zero cultural appropriation).

Skimm Reads

"A Living Remedy" by Nicole Chung...Losing your parents is a universal experience — which doesn't make it any less unique, or any less painful. In this beautiful memoir, the author of "All You Can Ever Know" brings us with her as she faces the death of her father, followed by her mother's. She explores what it means to move far away from home, the way that class affects how a person lives and dies, and the nuances of grief. Despite its central subject, it'll make you feel alive.

The State of Black Farming

This Earth Month, we're shining a light on Black farmers and the work they do to provide healthy and sustainable food for their communities. Because despite their rich history in agriculture, they've faced discrimination from the government and have lost their lands and farms to foreclosure.

Join us and our friends at Blavity by helping to build a more just and equitable food system. Support Black-owned farmers markets in your neighborhood. And read up on the history of Black farmers and Black-owned farmlands here.

Skimm Picks

Here are today's recs to help you live a smarter life…

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2. The best sales to shop this weekend.

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Weekend Escape

*Slams laptop shut until Monday.* We know the feeling. And we've got some tips for escape.

Listen up, music lovers. The first weekend of Coachella kicked off yesterday with a Blink-182 reunion and a performance by Bad Bunny — who became the first artist from Latin America and the first Spanish-language artist to headline the festival. If you're attending, other artists you don't want to miss: Becky G, BLACKPINK, boygenius, Charli XCX, Calvin Harris, Rosalía, Frank Ocean, Latto, and Björk. And if you aren't attending, you can still catch your fave artists on YouTube, which will be livestreaming all six of Coachella's stages for the first time. Or you could attend one of these other music festivals over the next few months.

Something in the Water. Virginia Beach, VA. April 28-30. Performers include Wu-Tang Clan, Mumford & Sons, Maren Morris, Machine Gun Kelly, and Kehlani.
Stagecoach. Indio, CA. April 28-30. Performers include Luke Bryan, Elle King, Melissa Etheridge, Kane Brown, and Chris Stapleton.
Roots Picnic. Philadelphia, PA. June 2-4. Performers include Lauryn Hill, Diddy and the Roots, Ari Lennox, Lil Uzi Vert, and GloRilla.
Governors Ball. Queens, NY. June 9-11. Performers include Lizzo, Rina Sawayama, Lil Nas X, Haim, and Kim Petras.
Bonnaroo. Manchester, TN. June 15-18. Performers include Kendrick Lamar, Portugal. The Man, Paramore, Odesza, and Foo Fighters.
Summerfest. Milwaukee, WI. June 22-24, June 29-July 1, and July 6-8. Performers include Imagine Dragons, Zac Brown Band, Tegan and Sara, Dave Matthews Band, and Bleachers.
Lollapalooza. Chicago, IL. Aug 3-6. Performers include Karol G, Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Maggie Rogers.
Outside Lands. San Francisco, CA. Aug 11-13. Performers include Lana Del Rey, Megan Thee Stallion, Zedd, The 1975, and Janelle Monáe.
Life is Beautiful. Las Vegas, NV. Sept 22-24. Performers include the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Bebe Rexha, The Killers, Khalid, and Nelly.