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Culture, Race Matters

Black UK Girl Punished at School for Braided Heart and Twitter Reacts

Policing Black hair is oppressive behavior. Argue with your mom.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

January 26, 2023
Beauty + Style, Black Hair

Study Finds Black Women in UK Paying More for Hair Products

“Catering to textured hair is relatively new to many brands,” says Treasure Tress founder Jamelia Donaldson.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

October 31, 2022
Culture

Miami Beach Says No to Race-Based Hair Discrimination

“The new ordinance applies in cases where hair is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin, such as Black communities.”

By

Angela Johnson

Published

October 27, 2022
Black Excellence, Culture

Wille Lee Morrow, Godfather of the Jheri Curl, Has Died

The trailblazer in Black hair care died in his San Diego home at 82.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

July 8, 2022
Politics

Alaska Seeks Bill to Prohibit Hair Discrimination in Schools

Though the bill was drafted to include company dress codes, the House stripped

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

May 12, 2022
Coronavirus, News

Afro-Latina Artist Pays Special Tribute to Black Nurses

In a partnership with BAND-AID, Reyna Noriega has designed a special series of thank-you cards honoring Black frontline healthcare workers.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

May 10, 2022
Beauty, Beauty + Style

Sephora Helping Afro Latina Beauty Influencer Launch Line of Natural Hair Products

The beauty retail giant is focused on mentoring BIPOC-owned beauty brands

By

Angela Johnson

Published

February 25, 2022
Black Excellence, Culture

Ain’t Nothin Wrong with An Afro: 12-year-old Embraces Hair in Children’s Book

Aiden Taylor, 12, has written his second book embracing his afro and encouraging Black kids to love themselves.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

February 17, 2022
Beauty + Style, Black Hair

Man With Dreads Sues Employer For Hair Discrimination

It’s the first court case filed under the CROWN Act

By

Keith Reed

Published

December 9, 2021
Black Excellence, Culture

UGA Sophomore Launches Natural November Campaign to Embrace Black Hair on Campus

Niyah Brown places herself in the lineage of “Afro Activists” in the natural hair movement.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

November 27, 2021