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Crayola renamed its "Flesh" crayon "Peach" in 1962, as it was seen by some as racist and politically incorrect. Today, children can choose a variety of art supplies, from the waxed coloring sticks to pencils, to accurately shade in their skin in self-portraits. Celebrate the diverse beauty of the world's peoples by checking out some of these products. Crayola's Multicultural Crayons ($2.50). Read more
Finding a modern day family that reflects the Leave It to Beaver image is extremely rare. Given every family is made up of different races, sexual preferences and ideals, I think it's important to teach your children about diversity from the get-go. Next time you're shopping for dolls for your children, consider integrating diversity into their play life. Small World Toys has quite an assortment Read more
People claim to be "colorblind," to have the ability to look beyond the color of flesh. But some believe a better vision is to have "color consciousness" to identify and celebrate the differences in other cultures and histories. When it comes to adoption, the North American Council on Adoptable Children, the Child Welfare League of America, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, and the Read more
The Queen: Art & Image is the name of a new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in honor of Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee. Just like the span of the monarch's reign, the iconic images range from traditional to modern, with commissioned portraits and works by contemporary artists included in the show. The exhibit hopes to demonstrate the evolution of Queen Elizabeth and how she's Read more
The BeachMint company introduced HomeMint this week, and like its sister sites JewelMint and StyleMint — both curated by celebrities — HomeMint has its own star power thanks to Estee Stanley and Justin Timberlake. The duo — Estee is a stylist-cum-interior designer who has decorated Justin's homes — bring with them eclectic style, a love for European design, and in Justin's own words, a Read more
Mama Shelter Marseilles follows Mama Shelter Paris as the second hotel in the Mama Shelter brand designed by Philippe Starck. Starck, the Trigano family (who were cofounders of Club Med), and French philosopher Cyril Aouizerate worked together to launch the Mama Shelter brand, and the hotel's decor reflects the diversity of this collaboration. This is not a hotel for minimalists or the morose. Read more
Avengers fans, rest assured, you have every reason to be excited for the film's release on Friday. The visual effects in The Avengers are absolutely stunning, and the 3D rendering draws you straight into the action. With six superheroes to follow, the action scenes are diverse and gripping, with just the right amount of near-death drama to keep you on the edge of your seat. Explosions galore, Read more
With Summer fast approaching, we're taking a look at some of the most awe-inspiring boutique hotels in Mexico. Whether nestled in the jungle, on a pristine beach, or in the heart of a vibrant pueblo, each of these destinations balances exotic location with truly immaculate design concepts. Keep reading to see the strikingly diverse yet equally enticing destinations in Mexico and the remarkable Read more
Currently trending, the continuous upholstered chair — which extends the leather or fabric upholstery onto the legs of the chair — is a chic design update for your home. Today, we've rounded up six different styles of this type of upholstered chair that reflect the diversity of the design. So whether your design sense skews more playful or more minimalist, we've found something that will suit Read more
Kentucky is perhaps best known for thoroughbred horse racing, mint juleps, and — lately — its national championship-winning college basketball team. But the state is quite a foodie haven with a rich culinary tradition. Thanks to the many ethnic influences on its cuisine, Kentuckians have developed a diverse array of foods over the last few centuries that make the state a worthy destination Read more
