Support Equal Rights: Watch the Lush Cosmetics Series on COVID-19 and Inequality
Starting May 14, Lush will open their Instagram to community activists to discuss inequality and discrimination during COVID-19.
Known for their handmade, cruelty-free cosmetics and bath products, Lush is taking a break from the beauty world to uplift marginalized voices on their social media. Starting May 14, guest speakers will use Lush’s Instagram to discuss the pandemic’s disproportionate impact on systemically disadvantaged communities.
For the entire lineup of speakers during the 6-part series, check out Lush Cosmetic’s post:
Life in a pandemic is hard for everyone. However, some groups face even greater barriers when accessing healthcare and essential services. The series title, “Being _________ in COVID-19,” highlights how having a marginalized identity can intensify the hardships of life during an global issue. A person’s race, class, gender, immigration status can all put someone at greater risk for the negative consequences of COVID-19, such as job loss or limited healthcare availability.
Mara Keisling, Executive Director of the National Center for Transgender Equality, will share her thoughts on being trans in COVID-19. Edgar Villanueva, global activist and author of Decolonizing Wealth, will also discuss being Native American in Covid-19.
The pandemic poses a real threat to the health and safety of millions in the United States. If you want to join these speakers and Lush in demanding better treatment for all, watch the series live starting May 14.
