COVID -19 Has Made Face Masks the “Must Have” Fashion Accessory

With no return to normal in the foreseeable future, and after many months of lockdown in an effort to combat the transmission of the Coronavirus, it seems Americans have grown weary of social isolation. With the country pushing to reopen, businesses have pressured many workers to get back to work.

The medical establishment has warned that Americans will have to change their ways and adopt new habits in efforts to stem the spread of the coronavirus disease. Along with social distancing and hand washing, doctors have advised, and many states have passed laws that require anyone in public to wear a mask!

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Black Frontline Workers and Their Families

The Coronavirus has exposed the gross inequalities that exist within the economy. Many black people and people of color in America and around the world, who are without the luxury of accumulated wealth, must continue to work to support their families.

This limited access to wealth has contributed to the increased rate of Covid-19 infections and deaths in communities of color.

Studies suggest that the majority of people in this demographic are “frontline“ workers and “essential” workers, whose physical presence are required on their jobs to provide valuable services that the public depends on and could not go without – they are unable to work from home. Many have jobs such as healthcare workers, factory workers, meat packers,

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POWER MOVES

DOING IT FOR THE CULTURE: ACCORDING TO WAX & WONDER BRAND AMBASSADORS

For Black History Month, we asked a few of our Brand Ambassadors to shine a spotlight on someone, who is either #doingitfortheculture or has heavily influenced their professional space. Funny enough, they each came up with a woman, which is perfect considering International Women's Day is around the corner. 

Our Ambassadors are storytellers and social entrepreneurs, who are making an impact in their local U.S communities and throughout the Black Diaspora.

Here's what Natasha said:

"My fate was sealed junior year of high school. I had a Business Economics teacher who saw my untapped passion and nurtured my love for numbers. I mean I had always done well in all the Math classes I had taken but this was something different, something SPECIAL. It was bookkeeping, bank account balancing, debits and credits, and playing with other folks money () and I LOVED IT.

So for this Black History Month tribute I’ve chosen to shout out Mrs. Mary T Washington, CPA. She was the first African American woman to become a certified public accountant

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SEIZE THE DAY LIKE A BADASS

Doing it for the culture: According to Wax & Wonder Brand Ambassadors

For Black History Month, we asked a few of our Brand Ambassadors to shine a spotlight on someone, who is either #doingitfortheculture or has heavily influenced their professional space. Funny enough, they each came up with a woman, which is perfect considering International Women's Day is around the corner. 

Our Ambassadors are storytellers and social entrepreneurs, who are making an impact in their local U.S communities and throughout the Black Diaspora.

Here's what Lorna said:

"Do you sometimes feel that you have to minimize your shine? I've had to. 😏 Oh, I could tell you stories. But then I virtually met @badassboz and she confirms that it's okay to be me, just as I am - unapologetic!

Let me introduce to some and welcome to others one of my #WC's Bozoma Saint John @badassboz. A tall striking ebony hued powerhouse who loves her daughter, adores her mom, misses her husband and takes no bull&%$#! 

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Wear the Culture: Celebrate Black History Year Round

Beyond Black History Month, everyday is a good day to support Black culture - whether it’s the books you read, music you download, tasty and flavorful food you eat, or businesses you support.  

Black History Month gets us especially hyped though because we know we will see more people repping their African heritage through vibrant Afro-print apparel and accessories.

To help get you prepared for the month, check out our Black History Month Collection. We have pulled a few Wax & Wonder items that will be the perfect addition to your closet, year round. Once accessorized and styled to your taste, we have no doubt that you will exude the beauty, uniqueness, strength and confidence that is Black culture. 

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