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9 Jan

The 0 Hair Tool That Black Women Are Completely

It was 2016 when Dyson, the then beloved vacuum brand began its foray into hair. Very like its predecessor, the high-tech hair tools also boasted a generous price tag. And while the technology after all piqued the interest of Black women, like with most other hair tools available on the market, the immediate assumption was that the brand wasn’t created with us in mind. Through the years, that’s evolved and Black women of all different hair types are discovering that the investment in a Dyson hair product is price it each time. Nevertheless, it began with the professionals, hairstylists who discovered the incredible advantages of the Supersonic Hair Dryer, specifically. It became a backstage must-have for natural hair due to its...

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9 Jan

Scholar Sami Schalk Seeks To Merge The Worlds Of

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Scholar Sami Schalk Seeks To Merge The Worlds Of

In her newest book, Black Disability Politics, Dr. Sami Schalk, Associate Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies on the University of Wisconsin-Madison discusses the parallels between racial activism and advocacy for those with disabilities. Relying heavily on research, the book partners the archives of the Black Panther Party and the National Black Women’s Project with interviews of present day Black disabled cultural employees. ESSENCE recently spoke with Schalk about her book, set for release October 31, and the role that systemic oppression plays in disability politics. For individuals who may not have familiarity with Black disability politics, are you able to define what it's? SAMI SCHALK (SS): I define disability politics generally as engagement with disability as a social and political issue...

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7 Jan

13 Black Podcasts To Listen To This Fall –

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13 Black Podcasts To Listen To This Fall –

Since its inception on the turn of the century, the podcast space has grown substantially. Now, with over 2 million podcasts to select from, you will discover shows that concentrate on sports, comedy, and true crime, all of the technique to area of interest topics akin to pottery and sewing. This fall, there have been plenty Black people flourishing within the ever-changing realm of podcasting, each with something interesting to say. To commemorate the ultimate season of OWN’s Queen Sugar, ARRAY has produced a weekly podcast featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes conversations with the creators, actors, and crew liable for the show’s success. This fall, Will Packer Media launched the second installment of The Lower Bottoms, former NPR host Audie Cornish is ready...

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7 Jan

You Have To See This Graduation Cake That Celebrates

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You Have To See This Graduation Cake That Celebrates

Getty Images Graduation season showcases the perfect in academia and this yr, it’s inspiring next level creativity on social media. Bryia Danielle, owner of Danielle’s Delectable Delights in Copperas Cove, Texas, has gone viral for a delicious “Black girl magic” confection that pays homage to the Black women snagging diplomas. Her cake incorporates a brown woman with natural tresses that sit underneath a graduation cap and gold hoops. Except for the powerful image of Black girl excellence, what makes this cake truly special is the textured hair sprinkled in gold. The Prairie View A&M University graduate also creates other confections that affirm loyalty and excellence from women of color, like this golden crown cake. Subscribe to our day by day newsletter for the most recent in hair, beauty, style and celebrity news. Except for stunning...

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