WI Web Staff, The Washington Informer Former U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle arrive at the Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago, Illinois in 2017. (Jim Young/AFP/Getty Images), Featured Image [dropcap]Former[/dropcap] President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions is producing for release on Netflix a feature film adaptation of author […]
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Discrimination against natural hair motivates Atlanta stylist to create hair care brand | Black Press USA
Sierra Porter, Black Press USA [dropcap]When[/dropcap] Atlanta natural hair stylist Chimere Faulk heard about Chasity Jones’ discrimination case, and similar stories, it moved her to create her natural hair care brand Dr. Locs. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] African American hairstyles have been a huge topic of debate in corporate America for a long time. Not only have […]
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Houston principal says no more du-rags, curlers, sagging pants at her school — worn by parents | The Grio
Carlotta Outley Brown is getting tough — on parents — and wants them to set an example in appearance when they come to her campus through a new dress code
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Nipsey Hussle’s Eritrean American Dream | The Atlantic
The slain rapper, who was known for his investment in his Los Angeles community, also inspired fans and fellow musicians who share his East African heritage.
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U.S. Circuit Court rules it is legal to refuse jobs to people with dreadlocks | TheGrio
After Alabama business reneges on job offer, woman takes them to court and loses.
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Nipsey Hussle’s dreams were bigger than hip-hop | Los Angeles Times
Gerrick D. Kennedy, Los Angeles Times Ermias Davidson Asghedom aka Nipsey Hussle, December 2018 (Prince Williams/Wireimage), Featured Image [dropcap]A[/dropcap] banner of Nipsey Hussle is stretched across an exterior of the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall. It has been there for most of the year and is easy to spot if you’re cruising down the uneven stretch […]
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Washington University’s Rafia Zafar pieces together African-Americans’ contribution to cuisine in ‘Recipes for Respect’ | STL Mag
Early on, black butlers and cooks taught white people how to eat and drink well. Harder lessons had to wait a century.
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The Jackie Robinson of Rodeo | Texas Monthly
Five decades ago, Myrtis Dightman broke the color barrier in professional rodeo and became one of the best bull riders who ever lived. But his imprint on the sport was only just beginning.
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Essential Arts: Destination Crenshaw, a bold outdoor museum plan inspired by black L.A. | Los Angeles Times
Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times A rendering from the Destination Crenshaw project shows the upper-level viewing deck of the proposed Sankofa Park, located where Crenshaw and Leimert boulevards split. (Perkins+Will). Featured Image [dropcap]The[/dropcap] Randy’s Donut is bright yellow as the Rams head to the Super Bowl. And as the Lunar New Year approaches, I’m […]
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Speaking Black Dialect in Courtrooms Can Have Striking Consequences | The New York Times
The larger implication is that people are not being afforded a sense of fairness and justice because the system is not responding to their language
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