The natural hair explosion seems to be taking over certain parts of the United States. African American women everywhere are getting away from the relaxers and some are even letting go of their weaves. They are owning and wearing their hair in its natural state and embracing their coiled coifs and natural roots. Just turn on any television and you will see Black women and … [Read more...]
Racist Or Just Dumb: Nivea Ad Equates Afros With Being “Uncivilized”
In a new ad, Nivea attempts to get men to "look like they give a damn" by becoming more "civilized" - in their words, it means cutting the 'fro. Many folks have been in an uproar about the ad, including Roots drummer ?uestlove, who tweeted his displeasure. Other bloggers have called it just plain ignorant, considering the complicated history of black hair in America. Nivea … [Read more...]