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-Brittany Hennis- Cousins! Just when we think things are getting better for the black and brown community, here we are faced with reality! A black man was denied employment after failing to remove his dreads due to a company’s “grooming policy.” As reported from CBS news , Jeffrey Thornton filed a discrimination lawsuit against the […]
Cousins! In the last week there has been nothing less ‘interesting’ activity surrounding the upcoming Tokyo Olympics . To add on to things the Federation for International Competitions in Water Sports has officially banned all swimming caps for competing swimmers with Afros and natural hair! A Black owned company that manufactures swimming caps for natural […]
Cousins! There are literally a million and one reasons why we all love actress and artist Queen Latifah . On the very top of that countless list is definitely how she’s always taken a stance for Black women and of course her bomb and glowing natural tresses! In a recent interview with Essence magazine, Queen […]
Cousins! The international shipping company of UPS has officially changed their policy ending the ban on strict employee physical appearance! The new adjustments will no longer allow the discrimination of beards or natural hairstyles worn by employees. According to CNN previous employee guidelines implemented facial hair restrictions ; men mustaches were limited to the crease […]
Cousins! Issa Rae is touching ground in every area of the industry imaginable from acting, producing, to owning a record label to most recently becoming the co-owner and face of a beauty brand. We’re not sure now much sleep sis is actually getting each night but she’s showing and proving that with hard work the […]
Cousins! The world may be making themselves familiar with the dynamic sibling duo of ChloeXHalle now, but truth be told the Atlanta, Georgia native have more than a few years under their belts in the industry! In a recent interview with Ms Tina Lawson , the Georgia peaches speak on the early years of their […]
Cousins! The state of Colorado has officially put into effect a law banning any form of discrimination towards natural hair within the workplace as well as schools. The CROWN act, was originally passed into legislation back in March on the basis of protecting men and women from being targeted within public education, employment practices, housing, […]
Cousins! Today marks the four year anniversary of World Afro day! A day dedicated to the celebration and education of naturally kinky afro textured hair! World Afro day originally founded by Michelle De Leon, endorsed by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human rights and the London Mayor’s Office was established to […]
The city of #Cincinnati is next in line to step into the light and ban all discrimination against #NaturalHair ! The #AtlantaBlackStar reports that a 7-1 Cincinnati City Council decision was declared on Oct. 16th making the discriminative ban official within the city of Ohio. Sources have indicated that Councilman Chris Seelbach, was pleased with […]
A straight A student has recently come forward with horrific details pertaining to a traumatic attack she endured while at recess at the hands of her own peers! #NBCWashington reports , Amari Wellington, 12 of Immanuel Christian School located in Springfield, Virginia was at recess when she was attacked by three white male classmates. Sources […]
H&M has quite the history of not always appeasing to different cultures and ethnicities within their clothing campaigns. The latest debacle has caused a division within the #BlackCommunity stemming from a young black girl being featured with her hair within its natural state. #YahooNews reports ; the young model’s photo appeared on both #twitter and […]
We’ve got exciting and long long long overdue news #Family! It has recently been announced that the state of #NewYork has officially put into play a race based hair-discrimination ban. According to #Blavity ; New York Govenor Andrew Cuomo signed the historic piece of legislation on Friday. Sources have indicated that the law provides full […]