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26 Oct

John Boyega’s Adoration For Black Women Shines On And

John Boyega It’s been years since John Boyega first heard the concept of a movie like The Woman King, which hit theaters this past weekend. “Loads of individuals,” he says, were chasing the concept of creating a movie in regards to the all-female military regime of the Dahomey Kingdom referred to as the Agojie, but only he received notes from Gina Prince-Bythewood and Viola Davis requesting him to be a component of their movie. As for his decision to just accept their offer, Boyega says, “I desired to bear witness. I desired to see women doing their thing on a project like this.” Boyega has made headlines in recent days, sparking controversy where there's none, as he expressed his preference for under dating...
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25 Oct

The Tignon Laws Set The Precedent For The Appropriation

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Appropriation Appropriation Black hair has all the time been a subject of conversation and fascination on this planet. As of present, we are able to find conversations about what's and what isn’t cultural appropriation by means of hair (aka Kim Kardashian and her “Bo Derek” braids) or current cases playing out in court about what's and what isn’t discrimination based on a hairstyle. Black hair has all the time been a subject of conversation. Most Black women can relate to the struggle of getting braids or weave and having unwanted comments from non-black co-workers. Even young Black girls are subject to ridicule due to their hairstyles. The Tignon Laws of 1786 are proof that Black hair has all the time been policed in America. Passed during a...
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12 Sep

The Tignon Laws Set The Precedent For The Appropriation

Appropriation
Brad Wilson/Getty Images Black hair has all the time been a subject of conversation and fascination on the planet. As of present, we are able to find conversations about what's and what isn’t cultural appropriation by the use of hair (aka Kim Kardashian and her “Bo Derek” braids) or current cases playing out in court about what's and what isn’t discrimination based on a hairstyle. Black hair has all the time been a subject of conversation.  Most Black women can relate to the struggle of getting braids or weave and having unwanted comments from non-black co-workers. Even young Black girls are subject to ridicule due to their hairstyles. The Tignon Laws of 1786 are proof that Black hair has all the time been policed in...
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7 Sep

Latin America Is Getting a Latest Event Set to

While the duo behind the Latin American Fashion Summit has been busy bringing the region’s talent to the worldwide fashion industry, their latest endeavor looks to welcome the worldwide fashion industry into the region. Launching with the primary iteration in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from March 13 to fifteen, Raíces by LAFS goals to be a wedding between a networking event and a trade show — but minus the stuffy corporate element and the cavernous convention center vibe. “We’ve noticed after 4 years doing summits that there’s a lot impact that's created if you connect folks that are in the identical industry,” said Estefania Lacayo, cofounder of LAFS, digital networking platform Tribu and now Raíces by LAFS. “People invite them to their country...
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