What Really Happened to USA Gymnastics?

www.ozy.com Saturday, July 04, 2020 The Weekender is a special collaboration between OZY Tribe members near and far to provide delicious recommendations for your valuable weekend time, as we grapple with turbulent times in America. What to Listen to 1. Lady Don’t Take No This podcast from Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza is [political commentary](, sure. But Garza contains multitudes, so you can also expect beauty tips and recommendations. From why Fenty Beauty saves lives to handling microaggressions at the airport, Lady Don’t Take No gives you a mixed bag of social issues with a twist. 2. Flashback Season one of OZY’s [latest chart-topping history podcast]( is now available to download in its entirety. This weekend, feed your curiosity by exploring the side of history you never learned at school. Or, as Malcolm Gladwell described Flashback, it’s “a journey through history that will change how you look at the world today.” 3. Dissect Explore the construction of some of your favorite albums in this [musical deep dive](, which has track by track analyses of albums by Kanye West, Frank Ocean and Kendrick Lamar. The current object of obsession: Beyoncé’s Lemonade album. [How to Move Apartments Without an In-Person Tour]( Moving to a new apartment rental can be stressful. Questions abound throughout the process. The answers get even blurrier if you need to move sight unseen, which is becoming more common in these uncertain times. But there are plenty of ways you can thoroughly scout your new place and stay protected — even from afar. [Find More Here]( What to Play 1. If Found Playing a game and reading a book on your phone are activities suited to two very different moods. But if you’re up for merging them, check out [If Found]( (which you can play on a phone or on Steam). This interactive, visual, coming-of-age novel puts you in the role of Kasio as she comes to terms with family, childhood friends and young love. Could this be a harbinger of game-novel hybrids? Shh, we’re playing. 2. Grim Fandango This game originally premiered in 1998, which means it’s had plenty of time to become a [cult classic]( in the hearts of those who love it. And they have good reason: It’s a weird, wonderful point-and-click adventure (now remastered for modern platforms) in which you play a down-on-his-luck grim reaper in the land of the dead. What to Watch 1. Athlete A Gymnastics has been a source of American pride for years, bringing home gold in the last two Olympics and producing legends like Simone Biles. But as [this new Netflix documentary]( illustrates, it’s also a massive tragedy, with hundreds of young women having been abused by team doctor Larry Nassar — and ignored by the people who were supposed to protect them. 2. I May Destroy You Stunning talent Michaela Coel created, directed, wrote and starred in this [HBO series]( about Londoner Arabella as she tries to backtrack through a night out gone wrong and discovers there’s more to the story. 3. Ziwe Fumudoh’s Instagram Lives Watching [Fumudoh’s interviews]( with people like Caroline Calloway and Alison Roman, you’ll find yourself shrieking with glee (or covering your eyes) as Fumudoh’s frank and earnest questions force her interviewees to face how the lives they live have been shaped by racism. What to Wear 1. thredUP Just because you’re only shopping online these days doesn’t mean you have to give up thrift shopping. You can find secondhand gems — and bulk up your summer wardrobe — by some of your favorite brands on [this site](, which aims to bring environmentally friendly thrifting into the digital age. 2. OZY Swag This Independence Day, celebrate a new kind of patriotism — one that meets the moment. Make a statement with the shirts, stickers, hats and more from our Reset America collection. All profits go to the racial justice organization of your choice, so now you can do good with your new look from the [OZY store](. [TV]( | [Podcasts]( | [News]( | [FESTIVALS]( Modern Media Company OZY Media, 800 West El Camino Mountain View, California 94040 This email was sent to {EMAIL} [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Read Online](