MSNBC’s “Cross Connection” host Tiffany Cross and guests on the Saturday morning show weren’t exactly buying Awkwafina’s recent apology over the criticism against her use of a so-called “blaccent.”
“You can’t write an apology that is pages long and not even actually offer an apology. You ‘like’ the tweet replies that were written by non-Black people, by white people telling her there’s nothing to apologize for. And then you dip, you leave Twitter?” Run Aapi Executive Director Linh Nguyen told Cross. “I really think ownership from Awkwafina just would have gone a very, very long way.”
Last weekend Awkwafina responded to long-standing criticism of what has been called the use of her “blaccent,” or accusations that she has spoken with an African American Vernacular English (Aave) throughout her career.
Awkwafina acknowledged that as a non-Black person of color, she needs to understand the history of...
“You can’t write an apology that is pages long and not even actually offer an apology. You ‘like’ the tweet replies that were written by non-Black people, by white people telling her there’s nothing to apologize for. And then you dip, you leave Twitter?” Run Aapi Executive Director Linh Nguyen told Cross. “I really think ownership from Awkwafina just would have gone a very, very long way.”
Last weekend Awkwafina responded to long-standing criticism of what has been called the use of her “blaccent,” or accusations that she has spoken with an African American Vernacular English (Aave) throughout her career.
Awkwafina acknowledged that as a non-Black person of color, she needs to understand the history of...
- 2/12/2022
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Clover Canyon displayed an Ireland inspired look for their Fall 2014 show in NYC on Feb. 12. From makeup to hair to nails, everything looked absolutely amazing — super easy to wear out in the real world. Get the details on the exact look below!
We were obsessed with the Clover Canyon presentation for New York Fashion Week on Feb. 12. The makeup was done by Kevyn Aucoin, the hair done by Redken, and the nails done by Morgan Taylor — all inspired by an Irish gal running through a meadow. We spoke with all of the artists backstage — get the looks for yourself right here!
Clover Canyon Runway — Gorgeous Makeup By Kevyn Aucoin
Backstage before the show, lead makeup artist Deanna Melluso for Kevyn Aucoin showed us how to achieve this gorgeous, youthful makeup look!
Deanna tells us her inspiration: “The look here is based on a girl running around in a meadow in Ireland.
We were obsessed with the Clover Canyon presentation for New York Fashion Week on Feb. 12. The makeup was done by Kevyn Aucoin, the hair done by Redken, and the nails done by Morgan Taylor — all inspired by an Irish gal running through a meadow. We spoke with all of the artists backstage — get the looks for yourself right here!
Clover Canyon Runway — Gorgeous Makeup By Kevyn Aucoin
Backstage before the show, lead makeup artist Deanna Melluso for Kevyn Aucoin showed us how to achieve this gorgeous, youthful makeup look!
Deanna tells us her inspiration: “The look here is based on a girl running around in a meadow in Ireland.
- 2/13/2014
- by HL Intern
- HollywoodLife
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