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NiteCap, a company founded by Sarah Marantz Lindenberg, has received backlash with following what many perceive as cultural appropriation. The company produces a $98 silk hair bonnet that’s essentially a gentrified version of a $5 product, and Twitter isn’t happy especially as Lindenberg gave an interview in which she was praised as an innovator. […]
A teen whose hairstyle prevented him from working at his local Six Flags now has a promising career ahead of him. In March, 17-year-old Kerion Washington was turned away from working at the Six Flags Over Texas because he wears his hair in locs. “They told me I could cut my hair and come back, that it’s […]
California has become the first U.S. state to outlaw racial discrimination based on a individual’s hair. The legislation, also known as the The CROWN Act: Creating a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair, was passed unanimously last month by the California State Assembly. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill Wednesday in an effort to combat outdated, discriminatory policies […]
A North Carolina man insists he and his family are not bigots, despite what his online critics might say. John Freeman, who co-owns the Outdoor Recreation Center of Wendell, received backlash this month over a set pool regulations many have called racist. The rules included a ban on baggy pants, dreadlocks, weaves, and hair extensions. ABC 11 News […]
Shavone is closing out Women’s History Month with an empowering record called “4C.” The multi-hyphenate creative released the single and its accompanying video Tuesday, about a month after she released her first track of 2019 “SITH.” “4C”—a term used to describe a texture type of natural hair—is described as an ode to Black Girl Magic, […]
In the face of what has already been a trying year in his music career, Lil Uzi Vert is turning to something he still has control over: his hair. Last week, Uzi teased a new hairstyle when he posted a video of himself on Instagram, suspiciously taken from the neck down, as he appeared to cut off his […]
Olivia Anakwe took to Instagram this month to shed light on the negligence and disrespect she experienced prior to a runway show by haircare professionals who either caused her physical pain or blatantly refused to style her natural hair texture. In a thorough post, Anakwe explained the insulting treatment models and celebrities of color are often exposed to while […]
It’s a confusing time to be a Lil Uzi Vert fan. To kick off the year, the Philly rapper announced that he was retiring from music after teasing his long-awaited Eternal Atake project. Ever since then, Uzi has been continuing to insist that he’s done with rapping for good. He’s since made a small number of live […]
The New York City Commission on Human Rights’ new guidelines hope to bring an end to discrimination towards individuals based on their hair or hairstyle in the workplace, at school, or in public spaces, the New York Times reports. The change’s primary concern appears to be towards the treatment of people of color based on its declaration that New Yorkers have the right to […]
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has responded to criticism they received from a long list of directors, cinematographers, and filmmakers that signed an open letter slamming the news that the awards for cinematography, editing, hair and makeup, and live action short would not be broadcast live. People like Spike Lee, Quentin Tarantino, Seth Rogen, Martin Scorsese, Cary Joji Fukunaga, Spike […]
