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Can We Live? California Becomes the Latest to Propose a Bill to End Hair Discrimination
Who’d think wearing a natural hairstyle would be as loaded as legalizing marijuana? Oh, wait. Marijuana is already legal in California—as is discriminating against people because of their chosen hairstyle; at least currently. It’s an issue lawmakers are now trying to address via proposed bill SB 188, otherwise known as the “Crown Act.” As reported…
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Kaavia's 1st Cover: Gabrielle Union and Her Baby Daughter Make Their Debut on Parents Magazine
So, I have this theory about babies, and I’m sure I’m not alone: Most of us come out of the womb looking like low-grade aliens (actually, from the looks of it, I stayed in that phase until around age two), and right around the three-month point, we hit some incredible stride of cuteness—likely, to keep…
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Actor Lorraine Toussaint Tells the Revolutionary Story of Black Feminist Florynce 'Flo' Kennedy
Actor Lorraine Toussaint got a call from director Julie Taymor, who was working on a biopic, The Glorias: A Life on the Road. The forthcoming film is centered around the life of famed activist Gloria Steinem, and Taymor was clear that she wanted Toussaint to be involved. “I want you to play Flo,” Taymor said…
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For Colored Girls, Forever: With a Stunning Revival and New Work, Ntozake Shange's Words Remain Timeless
“…bein alive & bein a woman & bein colored is a metaphysical dilemma/i haven’t conquered yet … my spirit is too ancient to understand the separation of soul & gender.” —Ntozake Shange, ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf’ text For Colored Girls… first arrived on the scene in December…
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The Makeover: As More Brands Confront Diversity and Inclusion Issues, Here's How H&M Has Been Doing the Work
“Is H&M still canceled?” It’s the question that inevitably arises anytime we so much as mention the Swedish-based fast-fashion juggernaut, which faced international backlash early last year when a black child model was infamously photographed wearing a sweater that read “Coolest Monkey in Jungle.” While the hotly debated gaffe was doubtfully intentional, by their own…
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Can a Naturalista Find a Sweet Spot with…Suave? Our Writer Tries Out the Old-School Brand's New Product Range
I’m a lazy natural. I’m two years into my second big chop, and a year into growing it out—and admittedly, that Caesar life was sweet. But it’s hard to be lazy when you have kinky 4c hair like mine, since it’s so dry. The first time I went natural was back in 2001, when natural…
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Ain't No Diva Big Enough: Diana Ross' Diamond Birthday Celebration Was Every Bit as Extra as We'd Expect
If Beyoncé sings you “Happy Birthday” (and she didn’t give birth to you), you’re probably a pretty big deal. However you may be feeling about Diana Ross these days, post-MJ comments (or Barbra Streisand, or Stephanie Mills… we’re sensing a generational trend here), it’s undeniable that the woman is a iconic diva with a legendary…
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Big Beauty Tuesday: How Do You Treat Yourself?
Spring has supposedly sprung (and Chicago is slowly but surely getting the memo), and while some are scheduling time for spring cleaning, after weeks of being buried in boxes, I feel the need to indulge a bit. What does that mean? Spending a little more time on me than on work—like that long lunchtime stroll…
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#SurvivingCardiB? Predation Is a Genderless Crime, but Cardi B Drugging and Robbing Men Is Not Rape
“Let me tell you something,” Cardi B said during an Instagram Live post on Sunday, in which she announced plans to write a book (h/t Complex). “I am a rapper. I am a bitch that came from the streets that came to the industry. I wasn’t a Disney channel star. I wasn’t a nun. I…
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'I'm Gonna Win': Phenomenal Woman Debuts a New Campaign and Call to Action in Honor of Diana Ross
Who’s “The Boss”? According to activism apparel brand Phenomenal Woman, we are—and like today’s birthday diva Diana Ross, we’re gonna win. In honor of the now-75 years strong entertainer known as “The Boss,” Phenomenal Woman—the two-year-old label first made famous by their tees of the same name—has borrowed inspiration from one of Ross’ more casual…