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3 Jan

Amber Ruffin Is Dismantling Racism With A Smile On

Amber Ruffin Is Dismantling Racism With A Smile On
The Amber Ruffin Show has stood the test of time from the dark early days of the pandemic to the slow recalibration to recent normals. With the show now closing out its third season, host Amber Ruffin has adjusted to the pivot. “Having a live audience means you get quick satisfaction or quick regret the second it leaves your mouth, whether or not a joke was good, Ruffin tells ESSENCE. Starting out in September 2020, with uncertainty still prevalent and a studio empty aside of staff members and camera men, Ruffin’s show has exploded in popularity as full audiences have been let into the studio chairs. “Whereas in case you don’t have an audience, you may just think that they...
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25 Nov

Kentucky High School’s Dress Code ‘Stinks of Racism, Bans

Kentucky High School’s Dress Code ‘Stinks of Racism, Bans
Kentucky High School Kentucky High School The wonder and versatility of natural hair is something that ought to be celebrated — not dismissed. Nonetheless, Butler Traditional High School in Louisville has decided “dreadlocks,” “braids,” “twists, and “cornrolls” (which we’re assuming they mean cornrows) are “extreme,” “distracting” and ultimately not allowed to be worn by any of its students. In the event you’re shocked, you’re not alone. Kentucky state representative elect Attica Scott took to Twitter on Wednesday to specific her dismay over the college’s racially insensitive stance after her daughther brought home Bulter High’s registration info that included the dress code policy. “I don’t understand why we’re going to deal with something like natural hair styles when we must always be focused on education. They specifically outlined...
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