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8 Unique DC Valentine's Month Experiences

Valentine’s/Galentine’s is around the corner! Here are 8 unique DC restaurant experiences and activities that you, your partner, and/or your Galentine will remember for years to come! From scrumptious sips + bites in stunning atmospheres to renewing your vows to luxury gifts to painting-the-town-red… there’s something unique for you to do in the DC area.

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Saks Fifth Avenue Launches Holiday Campaign in Support of the Obama Foundation's Girls Opportunity Alliance

Saks Fifth Avenue today celebrates the launch of its holiday campaign in support of the Obama Foundation's Girls Opportunity Alliance. The campaign kicks off with the unveiling of Saks Fifth Avenue's iconic holiday window display and ten-story-tall theatrical light show at its New York flagship, featuring a special appearance by former First Lady…

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And Then Came Shang-Chi

In September 1991, my mom, who spoke no English, brought me from China to Illinois to reunite with my father. At five-and-a-half, I was in complete awe of the new experience and “meeting” my father for the first time— and equally oblivious to what this change would mean for my future. Exactly thirty years ago to the month, the dichotomy of what was to be the rest of my life began…

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ADT: Safety while on-the-go, not just for your home

Feeling safe when I'm out and about is my #1 concern-- whether I'm alone or with my daughter, husband, and/or BFFs-- SoSecure helps me to feel safer. SoSecure is a mobile app by ADT Security that helps me discreetly contact ADT so they can call 911 for me if I'm feeling unsafe. This app gives me peace of mind as I'm out and about. When you…

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The Things You Need to Make Your Transition to Remote Work an Easy and Seamless One

Working from home has been a much-touted way of working since technology has made it possible, and its virtues have only increased in this, the age of social distancing. However, if you’re new to remote work, you may find that it’s also rife with challenges. Fear not, though, as there are ways to make this transition easy for you. Here are the things you should focus on.

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How to Be Anti-Racist

I stand in solidarity with the Black community against racism, hate, and injustice— and I know you do, too. You may have even said to yourself, “…but I’m not racist”. It’s not enough to be "not racist” anymore. We need to be actively anti-racist. As Will Smith so perfectly stated, “Racism isn’t getting worse, it’s getting filmed.” It’s 2020, we’re here, and now we (the people) need to do anything we can to be anti-racist…

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