Tyler Perry's girlfriend, Gelila Bekele looked fashionable yet cozy in a thick blue jacket as she smiled for a mirror selfie.
Gelila Bekele recently posted an Instagram story showing her unique sense of style as she donned a cozy navy blue fur coat, skin-tight leggings topped by a skirt, and a Hug McCloud signature cap.
She stood tall in knee-high boots as she snapped for the mirror selfie. Bekele is known to be Tyler Perry's girlfriend but is more than just a pretty face dating the humanitarian advocate and self-made producer, actor, and writer.
The 30-year old is known for being a model and has been in the industry for 14 years, beginning her career with Ford Models. Beyond her career on the catwalk, being born and raised in Ethiopia, Bekele does good to represent her people.
The mother-of-one authored a book titled "Gozu" and highlighted that its pages focused on showcasing her people's customs, culture, religion, and various ways of living.
Bekele's attempts to represent women extend to those worldwide as she fights for the equality and access to education of many. In the past, the model-activist has participated in advocacies such as the Women's March in Washington.
Perry and Bekele are aware of the importance of educating their child to bring the hope of ending the division and hate that comes with the system.
Screenshot of Gelila Bekele's Instagram story. | Source: Instagram.com/Gelila.Bekele
Bekele shares a son with Perry named Aman, who is now five years old. With the racial society of America, Perry intended to discuss with his child the harsh topic of racism.
"I know that as his father, a black man in America, it is my duty to prepare him for the harsh reality that awaits him outside of the watchful eyes of his loving parents," said the loving father. He described the upcoming moment to be truly heartbreaking yet essential.
Tyler Perry during a sit-down with "Today," on January 13, 2020. | Source: Getty Images
With the presence of recent brutalities and the rise of Black Lives Matter movements, as parents, both Perry and Bekele are aware of the importance of educating their child to bring the hope of ending the division and hate that comes with the system.
"I'm exhausted from seeing these kinds of senseless murders play out over and over again with nothing changing in our society," emphasized Perry.
In previous months, amid the rising protests for George Floyd's brutal murder, Perry revealed that he got in touch with the victim's family and tried to bring comfort to their days.
He, as well as Floyd's family, hoped for a peaceful protest as a means of making a statement and allowing non-Black Americans to understand the pressing need for a change in the country.
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Q What is the correct definition of business casual?
A Time was when this was a question with a rather limited answer. But nowadays, the answer has expanded so it includes almost every variation of men's clothing except for the dressiest of matched suits (dark pinstriped patterns and double-breasted cuts) at one extreme, and shorts, T-shirts and flip-flops at the other. In the past, I would have begun the list with a navy blazer as the dressiest example of business-casual, but today I'd say that an even wider range of acceptable items is possibile, largely depending on your particular office setting.
Do keep in mind that by definition "business casual" is at a dressier level than any other casual, such as going to a ball game, dinner at a friend's house or a movie. Business means you are in a work environment and/or should dress the way you would if you were. That is why some extremely casual clothes just do not make the cut.
To proceed from the dressiest (10) to the most casual (1), the basics include:
Above the waist
Medium-dark single-breasted suit worn without a tie
Navy blazer
Sports jackets (solid colors and patterns)
Oxford cloth button-down shirts (white, pastels, stripes and patterns with button cuffs)
Not-too-dressy neckties (solid knits and non-boardroom patterns)
Sweaters of every variation (sleeveless vest, V-neck, crewneck, cardigan, half-zip)
Medium-blue chambray (near denim) shirts
Cotton knit polo shirts (solids and stripes)
Patterned sport shirts (perhaps bold plaids or checks)
Fleece pullovers worn alone or layered (may be too casual for some offices)
Such dressy special touches as French cuffs, cufflinks, tie clasps, pocket squares and bow ties, are a step or two too formal to fit the business-casual category.
Jeans in good condition (optional, the jeans, not the good condition)
Bright-colored pants
Faded jeans (but not torn) would be too casual for many office settings
Leather loafers (preferably in shades of brown, black could be too dressy for certain clothes; wingtip lace-up shoes are too dressy)
Deck shoes, desert boots (in some shade of brown/tan)
Offbeat shoes, such as saddle oxfords, Western boots, brightly-colored moccasins/driving shoes
Good-looking sneakers
Silly socks
Colors can also affect "formality vs. casual." Blues are generally more formal. The emphasis in a smart business-casual wardrobe is usually on neutral shades of brown in trousers, sweaters, loafers, and belt, rather than black, which is dressier. Gray also works as a neutral. This does not mean everything should be bland. Neutrals work nicely with bright "pops of color," such as yellows, reds, green and even purples. Business casual includes brighter colors and bolder patterns than by-the-book traditional business dressing would allow.
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Lynetta Powell appeared before the Enterprise City School board Tuesday to ask board members to reconsider portions of the dress code.
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The mother of an Enterprise High School student is requesting the city's school board to reconsider a portion of the dress code that prohibits males from wearing earrings.
In addressing the board at its meeting last week, Lynetta Powell said when her family moved to Enterprise from Missouri six years ago, she and her husband smiled when they saw “City of Progress” painted on the water tower.
“In our time here, we have seen progress firsthand as active parents for our students’ clubs and sports, the development of new businesses around Boll Weevil Circle and even on stage acting at Southern Broadway,” she said. “However, when I reviewed the Enterprise High School Dress Code, I wondered where the progress disappeared to.”
Powell, an educator and a former high school teacher, said she understands the purpose of a dress code and agrees that anything that disrupts or distracts from the learning environment is inappropriate. Her concern is with the one rule that prohibits male students from wearing earrings.
“My son is a proud homosexual boy, and wearing earrings is a part of his self-expression,” she said.
When she inquired into the reason behind the rule, she was given two reasons, she said: males wearing earrings showed gang affiliation at one point in Enterprise’s history, and that it’s just not “normal.
“I have confirmed with actual gang members that say earrings in this community are not associated with gang affiliation,” she said. “Also, if earrings are gang paraphernalia, can girls not be in gangs, too?”
According to Title IX and equal protection guarantees, a school’s dress code cannot treat boys and girls differently or force students to conform to sex stereotypes, Powell said, meaning schools cannot create a dress code based on the stereotypes of either gender.
“Traditional gender roles should not be included in dress codes. I almost expected to see ‘Girls will not wear pants’ in the next line, but at least we have progressed past that point,” she said. “Although some school officials try to justify censoring student expression by claiming it is disruptive, I believe what you all may be worried about is that other students’ parents might not like it.”
Powell acknowledged the belief held by many that males wearing earrings does not prepare them for a professional life and addressed the stigma that earrings equal femininity.
“In 2020, in a city of progress, male femininity doesn’t have to be hidden anymore. I would present to you the following professions to consider and the following people who have ear piercings,” she said. "Tattoo artists, regular artists, cartoonists, actors, dancers, singers, drag queens, producers, directors, and all manners of creatives. Clothing store workers, café workers, restaurant owners, massage therapists, bartenders, and all kinds of frontline workers." She went on to name several male professionals and celebrities who wear earrings.
Powell expressed concern with current education systems that instead of creating future leaders of America, they are creating "future citizens of America."
“They are expected to follow the rules without question, expected to conform to the social norms no matter their implicit biases, and expected to not think or be individuals,” she said. “But Enterprise is a City of Progress. Progress is defined as ‘forward or onward movement toward a destination.’ I know that the values of this city include progress, but this dress code does not reflect the values of progress.”
Powell asked for a “more valid reason” why the rule is in place and that the board consider updating the dress code. A petition started by Powell and her supporters currently has 143 signatures.
Per board policy, board members do not provide a response directly following a request to appear.
However, Superintendent Greg Faught has issued a statement that reads: “We take all parental concerns under advisement. Customarily, student handbook changes are made in the summer.”
Junior Toilolo tried to cram his feet into his little sister’s stylish heels, but in the end he settled for the leopard print pumps lent to him by a friend.
“I wouldn’t hear the end of it,” he laughed when asked what his younger sister, Chynna Toilolo, would think of him and about 100 other men walking a mile in heels to raise awareness about the issue that killed his sister — domestic violence. “It felt like it was 5 miles. I don’t know what was going on. ...I started getting used to it toward the end, but my toes really hurt.”
Lopine “Chynna” Toilolo was murdered and her body dumped near a river in Ogden Canyon last May. She went missing Mother’s Day weekend after visiting her boyfriend, Andy Dennis, who was arrested and charged with killing her in June. Toilolo’s family spoke about her and the signs of domestic violence they now see in retrospect as part of the sixth annual Kava Talks Heels 2 Heal at the International Peace Gardens with the Blister Sisters and Diva Dogs. It’s an event organized by Pacific Islander Knowledge 2 Action Resources (PIK2AR.org).
For her family, it was a morning to joyfully honor the woman who was “the life of the party” while also sharing the heartbreaking realities of the social epidemic that claimed her life. As the walkers started through a purple and white balloon arch, they were led by the Toilolo family. Her mother broke down crying and later finished the loop near the Jordan River Parkway clutching her daughter’s photo.
Junior Toilolo said his sister was the sunshine in so many lives.
“When people say she was extra, she did what’s required and a whole lot more,” Junior Toilolo said. “She could go into a room with 100 strangers and come out with 100 more friends. She loved hard. ... She’s just a loving person.”
Terrie Toilolo, mother of Chynna Toilolo, cries at the sixth annual Kava Talks In Heels 2 Heal domestic violence walk at the International Peace Gardens in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Chynna Toilolo’s body was found in Ogden Canyon in May, and in June her boyfriend was arrested and charged with murder.Laura Seitz, Deseret News
Junior Toilolo, brother of Chynna Toilolo, left, and others participate in the sixth annual Kava Talks In Heels 2 Heal domestic violence walk at the International Peace Gardens in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Chynna Toilolo’s body was found in Ogden Canyon in May, and in June her boyfriend was arrested and charged with murder.Laura Seitz, Deseret News
A poster memorializing Chynna Toilolo is displayed along the route for the sixth annual Kava Talks In Heels 2 Heal domestic violence walk at the International Peace Gardens in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Toilolo’s body was found in Ogden Canyon in May, and in June her boyfriend was arrested and charged with murder.Laura Seitz, Deseret News
Terrie Toilolo, mother of Chynna Toilolo, carries a photo of Chynna while participating in the sixth annual Kava Talks In Heels 2 Heal domestic violence walk at the International Peace Gardens in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Chynna Toilolo’s body was found in Ogden Canyon in May, and in June her boyfriend was arrested and charged with murder.Laura Seitz, Deseret News
Family members and friends of Chynna Toilolo participate in the sixth annual Kava Talks In Heels 2 Heal domestic violence walk at the International Peace Gardens in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Chynna Toilolo’s body was found in Ogden Canyon in May, and in June her boyfriend was arrested and charged with murder.Laura Seitz, Deseret News
Junior Toilolo, brother of Chynna Toilolo, center, participates in the sixth annual Kava Talks In Heels 2 Heal domestic violence walk at the International Peace Gardens in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Chynna Toilolo’s body was found in Ogden Canyon in May, and in June her boyfriend was arrested and charged with murder.Laura Seitz, Deseret News
Family members and friends of Chynna Toilolo participate in the sixth annual Kava Talks In Heels 2 Heal domestic violence walk at the International Peace Gardens in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Chynna Toilolo’s body was found in Ogden Canyon in May, and in June her boyfriend was arrested and charged with murder.Laura Seitz, Deseret News
Family members and friends of Chynna Toilolo participate in the sixth annual Kava Talks In Heels 2 Heal domestic violence walk at the International Peace Gardens in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Chynna Toilolo’s body was found in Ogden Canyon in May, and in June her boyfriend was arrested and charged with murder.Laura Seitz, Deseret News
The reality is that 1 in 4 people will experience domestic violence, and since 2000, 42% of homicides in Utah were the result of domestic violence, according to the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition.
Lucy Toilolo, Chynn’a aunt, talked about the signs that friends and family should look for and how they might get help before several cousins shared some memories of Chynna.
Among the signs were becoming overly apologetic or fearful, changes in eating or sleeping habits, developing anxiety or substance abuse issues, and withdrawing from family and friends.
Junior Toilolo said the fact that his headstrong, outgoing sister could be pulled into a violent domestic relationship is an indicator to him that it could happen to anyone.
“It doesn’t matter who you are — female or male,” Junior Toilolo said. “You could be in the same situation. ... He took advantage of her when she was in her most vulnerable moments. He made her feel like she was somebody at her lowest point, which made her gravitate to him more.”
Junior Toilolo said her abuser had two children and she was eager to give them a loving home. They became a way to keep Chynna close, even when the relationship began to unravel.
“She always wanted to be a mom, which played into what happened to her,” he said.
Even though Junior Toilolo didn’t realize the abuse his sister was suffering, he still wrestles with guilt.
“There’s a lot of stuff I regret,” he said. “I’ve got to be honest and say I didn’t see all of the signs. Even though we were brother and sister, she did what she wanted and never listened to me anyway.”
In the wake of her death, he’s struggled to untangle the agonizing details of her death from the beauty of the life she lived.
“Most of the stuff, I found out afterward,” he said. “It really broke me. I started blaming myself, like I should have done something.”
He doesn’t hesitate when asked what advice he’d give some other brother, uncle or father who suspects someone they love is in an abusive relationship.
“My advice would be don’t wait,” he said. “Do something. ...Now that I think about it, I’d rather have my sister mad at me for the rest of my life as long as she is still breathing. ... When you start seeing signs, trust your gut. If you have a feeling, you know the person, if you start seeing signs, don’t wait.”
Even during a global pandemic, Jennifer Lopez exudes incredible style that we're forever envious of. Having previously stepped out in the perfect Autumnal look, this weekend J.Lo opted to wear a floaty white shirtdress, which she paired with knee-high platform boots and a Coach bag.
The Hustlers star looked seriously chic in the boho-inspired look, as she stepped out for dinner in West Hollywood with her fiancé, Alex Rodriguez. Lopez completed her outfit with oversized gold hoop earrings, a face mask featuring a star, and a scrunchie, which she wore on her wrist.
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This isn't the first time that J.Lo has been spotted carrying her Coach field tote, which is emblazoned with the word "vote." The superstar was previously photographed in Santa Monica with her twins, Emme and Max, as the trio went cycling together. Sharing photos from the trip on Twitter, Lopez wrote, "Voting is always in style @Coach#MyCoconuts."
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Lopez recently spoke about the experiences she had breaking into the entertainment industry. During Billboard Latin Week, she revealed (via The Hollywood Reporter), "I never wanted to be put in a box. I wanted to always be a person. Look at me like I'm a person. Don’t look at me like I’m one type of person, like I’m just a Latin girl over here and I can only do these things. No, I can do anything."
"You should let me play the president of the United States," Lopez continued. "I should be able to do that."
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