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Culture, Health

The Body Mass Index (BMI) Is A Flawed System

Everyone from doctors to life insurance companies use the system that was invented by a white man more than 200 years ago.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

October 14, 2022
Beauty + Style, Black Hair

Mielle Organics Founder Tells How She Built A Global Beauty Brand

We spoke exclusively with the CEO of the global beauty brand about her mission to help her customers have gorgeous, healthy hair

By

Angela Johnson

Published

October 10, 2022
Black Business Month, Business, Culture

Spotlight on Detroit’s Healthy Roots Doll Company

Their goal: to teach girls they are perfect just the way they are

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

August 25, 2021
Education, News

A Lawsuit Alleges That an Albuquerque Middle School Discriminated Against a Black Student Due to Her Hair

The lawsuit claims the girl served an in-school suspension for violating policy, while other non-Black students weren’t disciplined for similar violations.

By

J.L. Cook

Published

July 18, 2021
Black Hair, The Glow Up

Hey Queens and Kings, How Are You Celebrating CROWN Day?

A series of events and collaborations celebrate the two-year anniversary of the inaugural signing of the CROWN Act to end hair discrimination.

By

Maiysha Kai

Published

June 28, 2021