Hey love,
Happy new week!
It’s the start of a new season – Mercury is in retrograde – so you know things are about to shake up. But we’re excited to see what this new week has to offer.
While most of you in the northern hemisphere are bracing yourselves for some stormy weather, we here at ECT are getting ready to switch up our butterfly cuts for some cool spring-ey sisterlocs, spice up our footwear with some sexy spring x summer sandals, and fully embody our rich mom/auntie energy!
But before we do that, why don’t we check out some of the news and articles you might have missed out on last week?
Zendaya Makes First Musical Appearance in Over 7 Years at Coachella
Do we have pop Zendaya back? Maybe for a night or two!
The “Euphoria” star reminded the world this weekend that she can carry a tune and an audience…Keep Reading
84-Year-Old Man Charged In The Shooting Of Ralph Yarl Told Police He Was “Scared To Death” – He Pleaded Not Guilty
According to ABC News Andrew Lester, the 84-year-old white man accused of shooting Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager, pleaded not guilty in his first court appearance Wednesday.
Lester was in court to answer charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action in the shooting, which has attracted presidential attention and renewed national debate about gun policies…Read More
Super Fan Maintains That she Is In A Relationship With Chloe Bailey – Social Media Users Call Her Delusional
It’s giving real-life ‘Swarm’ according to some Twitter users who have been justifiably creeped out by a fan’s posts about Chloe Bailey….Check It Out
Jonathan Majors ‘ Lawyer Provides Video Evidence Of The Alleged Victim Clubbing After “the incident” – Jonathan Found Her Passed Out Half Naked On The Floor
Jonathan Majors is offering up more proof of his innocence.
According to TMZ, Majors’ defense, the man who drove him and his now ex-girlfriend will testify that he did not strike his ex – and claims there is even video proof that she was not injured when she went clubbing after the incident….Keep Scrolling
Trans Woman Featured In Hit Sundance Documentary ‘Kokomo City’ Shot And Killed In Atlanta
Sadly according to Variety Trans Woman “Kokomo City” star Koko Da Doll was found fatally shot on Tuesday in Atlanta. She was 35 years old.
The Atlanta Police Department reported that Koko was found with a gunshot wound in Southwest Atlanta shortly before 11 p.m. on Tuesday. She was pronounced dead at the scene…More On The Story
Martin Lawrence Honored With Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame
Actor Martin Lawrence has a career spanning decades and he was honored Thursday with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame according to ABC.
The comedian was joined by many of his friends, along with his family and after the ceremony, an emotional Lawrence said the whole event left him feeling a bit overwhelmed.
“I’ve been crying all week so I figured if I had my glasses on today, maybe y’all won’t see the tears,” said Lawrence. “But they’re most definitely tears of joy...Read More
Former Immature Member ‘Young Rome’ Calls Out Marques Houston For Saying Women His Age Come With ‘Baggage’
Marques Houston continues to get dragged for his comments about women his age this time by a former bandmate.
We shared a few days ago that during an exclusive with Pagesix, he gave his perspective on women over 40.
He explained that women his age come with too much baggage…Check It Out
Couple Delivering Instacart Groceries Says Their Car Was Shot at After Driving to Wrong Address
These incidents are growing by the day, and we are starting to lose count.
A young South Florida couple delivering for Instacart was shot at when they ended up at the wrong address according to NBC Six Florida..
How To Use Viral ‘Bare Minimum Mondays’ Trend To Fuel Your Week And Improve Productivity
In the immortal words of Ferris Bueller:
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”
This sentiment is accurate for the modern workplace, where burnout is common, and the Sunday Scaries are a real threat.
Enter the latest trend in career self-care: Bare Minimum Mondays...
Wearing Wigs As A Protective Style: 7 Tips You MUST Know
…here is the possibility that you might not think you’re doing anything wrong and that you’re ready to wear wigs as a protective style. Don’t risk it, chile. Before you get started, check out a few of our tips!
Innovative Black Mom-Daughter Entrepreneurs Relaunch Remarkable Unbraiding Tool
These mom-daughter entrepreneurs understand the challenges Black women go through.
Natasha Anderson and her daughter Khadija co-founded The Original UnBraider.
They claim the product can easily untangle four to eight braids as you comb your hair…Read On
