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2nd Annual Pride in Your Pattern: Black Hair Expo!

March 3, 2024 by Winnie Okello

The 2nd Annual Pride in Your Pattern: Black Hair Expo will be hosted by Drexel university’s Center for Black Culture is almost here, join the session on Saturday April 13th 11am – 3pm in Ghall

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The Impact of Workplace Hair Discrimination on the Health of Black Women

March 3, 2024 by Winnie Okello

The phenomenal artist India Arie eloquently sang “I am NOT my hair,” and “worthy,” yet still, Black women and girls continually face hair discrimination at school and the workplace. For

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Spicy Cosmetics: The Benefits of Tumeric in Skincare Routines

December 2, 2022 by Winnie Okello

Tumeric has an extensive history of holistic healing; from settling upset stomachs, alleviating colds and even disinfecting wounds. It has also found use in addressing acne problems and even healed

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The Crown Act: Protecting Natural Hair, the Environment, and So Much More

August 8, 2022 by Winnie Okello

Are you familiar with the CROWN Act? The Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act is not just about hair; it’s about protecting everyone’s Human Rights.

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Black-Owned Cosmetics Directory by CSR

March 16, 2022 by Winnie Okello

Are you a Black-Owned cosmetics business looking to get more exposure? Are you a consumer looking to support your favorite local, national, or international Black owned cosmetics business? We at

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Cosmetics Hacks: Recycling and Upcycling Your Plastic Packaging

June 22, 2021 by Winnie Okello

Besides haute-couture, exclusive runway access, and the expected slender models, the fashion industry is a major cause for unnecessary waste due to fast fashion; the pressure to produce the newest

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Oily Skin: Causes and Home Remedies

May 17, 2021 by Winnie Okello

If you’re prone to oily skin, please know there are remedies that can possibly make those endless blotting sheets go a bit further without risking shiny selfies, and breakouts. Oily

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The Beauty Industry: Representation Matters Here Too!

March 12, 2021 by Winnie Okello

Over the past few years, folks have become more aware of the underrepresentation of black and brown people in certain roles and spaces. From cosmetics, to fashion, and every executive

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Gorilla Glue Defeated: Why Representation Matters

February 18, 2021 by Winnie Okello

Over the past few days many across the nation have been following along with the Gorilla-Glue-Girl saga waiting on moment by moment updates. Tessicaa Brown became an internet sensation after

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MoeMo’s Natural Hair Really Rocks: Safer Cosmetics for A Heathier Environment

February 11, 2021 by Winnie Okello

It is officially Black History Month across the U.S., and for those of us who live out this melanated experience, it is a year-round acknowledgement for sure. If you haven’t