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Photo/Instagram: @aurum.amare By Nandi Howard and Danielle Wright ·January 8, 2021January 8, 2021

As we celebrate the new year, for anyone who loves all things fashion, there’s no better way to commence a fresh start than looking your best. This being only the first full week of 2021 didn’t of course come without havoc from the controversial U.S. election, but for content creators that didn’t stop some of our favorite Instagram pages from posting. Justly, these post incited the motivation we needed to advance any future style moments.

Last year, the unprecedented pandemic shaped fashion. From cancelling most in-person interactions and adjusting to strict work-from-home orders and mandatory mask stipulations, there was confusion and arguably still a blurring line on what to wear on a day-to-day. However, with a little more knowledge and resources on how to maneuver through COVID-19, creatives kicked off the new year in the coziest winter threads. This week while scrolling on our feed, these pages mastered the art of layering. From bucket hats to leather coats to puffer montages, here’s what we double-tapped over the last few days.

Let’s be honest, Instagram can serve as the best place to find your next outfit. There is nothing wrong with grabbing a little inspiration from the Internet and these creatives brought the best style this week.

01@djkendollaz Follow 02@jonnellchavez Follow 03@tabi.queen Follow 04@oliviasade Follow 05@pourrayne Follow 06@findingpaola Follow 07@hodanyousuf Follow 08@illesttheking Follow 09@khleo.a Follow 10@brysonwore Follow 11@aminnah Follow 12@aurum.amare Follow 13@h0ly.gee Follow 14@doseofdots Follow 15@femmeblk Follow 16@iam.jesiah Follow 17@yourstylistgab Follow 18@kkebony Follow 19@bresdayoff Follow 20@fatima Follow TOPICS:  #fashiongallery #fashionnews

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https://thenerdsofcolor.org/2021/01/04/noc-exclusive-interview-director-dante-lam-of-the-rescue/

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down for a NOC Exclusive interview with Director, Dante Lam, behind the CMC Pictures film The Rescue, starring Taiwanese actor Eddie Peng! Boasting one of the biggest budgets ever for a Chinese film at $100 million, the stunt- and pyrotechnic-filled spectacle features an A-list Hollywood production team that […]

https://thenerdsofcolor.org/2021/01/06/after-the-rain-graphic-novel-review/

In addition to Jennings writing the book, this is the first book from his Abrams ComicArts imprint, Megascope. His intention with Megascope is to bring together the most exciting artists and writers to create the most intriguing work. If After the Rain is any indication of future Megascope offerings, we’ll be in for stellar work for years to come.

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By Essence ·January 6, 2021January 6, 2021

Supporters of President Trump have stormed the Capitol building as lawmakers counted the votes from November 3 presidential election.

Trump supporters have taken the Senate floor https://t.co/Cmq3tYBrU9

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) January 6, 2021

According to CNN, one woman has been shot.

According to a 2:12 pm tweet from NBC news reporter Frank Thorp, the mob is currently on the floor of the Senate. Congressmen and women are hiding behind furniture as they shelter in place. There was a request made for the deployment of the National Guard and as of 3:37 pm EST, it has been approved.

I just talked to CJCS Chairman Mark Milley. National Guard troops have been approved. They are already in coordination with DC law enforcement in order to restore order. Army Secretary McCarthy confirmed the same to House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith.

— Rep. Elissa Slotkin (@RepSlotkin) January 6, 2021

“I just talked to the [Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff] Mark Milley,” U.S. rep Elissa Slotkin wrote on Twitter. “They are already in coordination with DC law enforcement in order to restore order. Army Secretary McCarthy confirmed the same to House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith.”

UNITED STATES – JANUARY 6: Rep. Lou Correa, D-Calif., and other members take cover as protesters attempt to disrupt the joint session of Congress to certify the Electoral College vote on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)Supporters of US President Donald Trump protest inside the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. – Demonstrators breeched security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the a 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

This come after hours after Democratic candidates Reverend Raphael Warnock, who will be Georgia’s first Black Senator, and Jon Ossoff, won their respective races in a runoff election held in Georgia on January 5. This was an important win for Democrats, as the Senate will now be split 50-50 between Republicans and Democrats. Additionally, Republican Senator Mitch McConnell will step down as the majority leader of the Senate.

Cops are taking selfies with the terrorists. pic.twitter.com/EjkQ83h1p2

— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) January 6, 2021

As city officials prepare for the continued violence, Washington D.C. has announced a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am.

President Trump has spoken about the storming via Twitter. “I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE [a presumed reference to Republicans] are the Party of Law & Order.” He then added, “[R]espect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!”

I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021

This story will be updated as new details emerge.

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