Challenging Structural Inequality: How Reframing The Narrative Can Take Black Americans From Getting By To Thriving - Hair stylist news - NewsLocker (2024)

By Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated July 22, 2024During ESSENCE Fest 2024 at the Global Black Economic Forum, Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO of the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA), and Ashleigh Gardere, Executive Vice President of PolicyLink, took the stage for an enlightening discussion on how reframing the narrative can challenge structural inequality, empowering Black Americans to go from simply getting by to thriving.Jones Austin kicked off the conversation with an opening sa

5 Fancy Going Out Tops That Think Outside The Box

Getty ImagesBy Kerane Marcellus ·Updated July 25, 2024Staying in is always a welcomed habit in our eyes, but this summer we’re making the most of the warmth and eccentric energy the summer has to offer. Whether you’re vacationing for a few days or have some time over the weekend to kill time, going out is inevitable, especially if you live in a bustling city. Bumping into friends during an errand or right after an outing for brunch seems to be the serendipity we all need this

Here’s 11 Ways To Dial Up Your Inner Sexy For The Summer

By Dominique Fluker ·The post Here’s 11 Ways To Dial Up Your Inner Sexy For The Summer appeared first on Essence.

This Small Business Owner Spills On If Selling On Amazon Is Worth It

By Jasmine Browley ·Updated July 25, 2024Shopping on Amazon has become a personality trait for many of us, but what’s it like on the other side? There are scores of small product-based business owners selling on the platform as a way to reach consumers aside from direct-to-consumer methods. This isn’t surprising since more than 51% of consumersstart their product searcheson Amazon according to data from Jungle Scout. The BasicsAmazon guide to selling states that t

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NMAAHC’s ‘Forces For Change’ Exhibition Explores Black Women’s Activism

Photograph ByJones, Leah L., born 1978. Subject OfUnidentified Woman or Women.By Okla Jones ·Updated July 25, 2024The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture opened a new exhibition titled, Forces for Change: Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women’s Activism. The 640-square-foot exhibition explores the legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune and the National Council of Negro Women, as well as the strategies Black women have used to enact change through educati

How Chiney Ogwumike Redefined Her Legacy

Chiney Ogwumike. Courtesy of Disrupt The GameBy Okla Jones ·Updated July 24, 2024For Chiney Ogwumike, intention has always been at the forefront of her success. As the 1st overall pick in the 2014 WNBA Draft, she flourished immediately, winning Rookie of the Year, while being selected as an All-Star—an accolade she would achieve again in 2018. Although playing the game was something she dedicated her life to, her opinions, views, and opinions outside of it is what became her true ca

Adult Summer Camp Is Absolutely A Thing And Should Be Your Next Getaway

By Patrice J. Williams ·The post Adult Summer Camp Is Absolutely A Thing And Should Be Your Next Getaway appeared first on Essence.

Simone Biles Shares HerOlympic Beauty Prep On TikTok

KEREM YUCEL/AFP via Getty ImagesBy India Espy-Jones ·Updated July 24, 2024All eyes are on the greatest gymnast of all time, Simone Biles, as she warms up for the 2024 Olympic Games this week. The American athlete––known as the first gymnast to win six world all-around titles and the first female U.S. gymnast to win four gold medals at the Olympics––is the most decorated competitor in the history of the sport. Naturally, she’s also famous on TikTok.With 1.5 mi

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In The Chair With: Pekela Riley

courtesy of Pekela RileyBy India Espy-Jones ·Updated July 24, 2024“In The Chair With” spotlights the incredible hairstylists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal hair and career journeys, what they’ve learned from their clients, and their top hair care tips.Although she grew up with a hair stylist mother—who would often do her hair in The post In The Chair With: Pekela Riley appeared first on Essence.

Black Men Are Also With Her: Thousands Join Zoom Call, Raise Over $1 Million For Kamala Harris’ Presidential Campaign

TOPSHOT – US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks at her campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, on July 22, 2024. Harris on Monday compared her election rival Donald Trump to “predators” and “cheaters,” as she attacked the first former US leader to be convicted of a crime. (Photo by Erin SCHAFF / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ERIN SCHAFF/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)By Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated July 24, 2024It’s not j

How Riot Swim’s Monti Landers Prioritizes Inclusivity At All Times

By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated July 24, 2024Founded in April of 2016, Black woman-owned brand Riot Swim was created with a focus on luxury and inclusivity. The founder, Monti Landers, considered various names for the label, including “Skinny Dipped,” “Aqua Riot, and “Riot by Monti,” before settling on Riot Swim. She wanted a name that rolled off the tongue in a cool and effortless way, all while encapsulating her ethos.Landers launched the br

WATCH: In My Feed – These WNBA Tunnel Fashion Looks Were a Slam Dunk

By Essence ·Updated July 24, 2024 A’ja Wilson, Angel Reese, Kahleah Copper and more donned unique pieces in Phoenix, Arizona. TOPICS: fashion wnba The post WATCH: In My Feed – These WNBA Tunnel Fashion Looks Were a Slam Dunk appeared first on Essence.

WATCH: In My Feed – Star Gazing – Parties Across the Pond, WNBA All-Star Weekend, and More

By Essence ·Updated July 24, 2024 From Phoenix to London, celebrities made stylish statements at album release parties, concerts, and product launches. TOPICS: Music Sports wnba The post WATCH: In My Feed – Star Gazing – Parties Across the Pond, WNBA All-Star Weekend, and More appeared first on Essence.

Coco Gauff To Join LeBron James As Flag Bearer For Team USA At The Olympics

By Shelby Stewart ·Updated July 24, 2024In an announcement by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee on Wednesday, tennis sensation Coco Gauff has been chosen as Team USA’s female flag bearer for the upcoming Paris Olympics. She will share this prestigious honor with NBA icon LeBron James, with the duo set to lead the American delegation in the opening ceremony on the Seine River this Friday.Gauff, currently ranked No. 2 in the world and the reigning U.S. Open champion, expresse

WATCH: Braided Beauties At Essence Festival

By Essence ·Updated July 24, 2024 Senior Beauty Editor Akili King talks to attendees at Essence Festival about their braided hair rel="tag">black women hair Braids essence festival The post WATCH: Braided Beauties At Essence Festival appeared first on Essence.

Mamas At Work: Candace Parker Takes Us Inside Baby Hartt’s Safari-Themed Nursery

By Victoria Uwumarogie ·The post Mamas At Work: Candace Parker Takes Us Inside Baby Hartt’s Safari-Themed Nursery appeared first on Essence.

WATCH: An Ode To Black Authors At Essence Festival

By Essence ·Updated July 24, 2024 Contributing News and Politics Editor, Melissa Noel, Talks to attendees about their favorite black authors.TOPICS: black authors Books essence festival The post WATCH:An Ode To Black Authors At Essence Festival appeared first on Essence.

Team Nigeria’s Olympic Uniforms Will Be A Nod To Community

By Skylar Mitchell ·Updated July 24, 2024On Thursday, July 26, Olympic contenders will unveil their competing athletes on the world stage, outfitted in looks representative of their nation’s heritage and history. The opening ceremony is not just a pageant of athletic prowess but a celebration of national identity. The outfits athletes wear during this procession are a visual shorthand, telling a story of culture, pride, and collective spirit. Team Nigeria will be sporting uniforms

Here Are Several Delicious French co*cktails To Try Ahead Of The Paris 2024 Olympics

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WATCH: Take Care Sis At Essence Festival

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WATCH: Auntie Trivia At Essence Festival 2024

By Essence ·Updated July 24, 2024 We played a game and quizzed aunties at Essence Festival to see if they know various artists. TOPICS: aunties essence festival game trivia The post WATCH: Auntie Trivia At Essence Festival 2024 appeared first on Essence.

Kaavia James Union Wade’s Reaction To Her First Silk Press Is Too Precious

By Elizabeth Ayoola ·The post Kaavia James Union Wade’s Reaction To Her First Silk Press Is Too Precious appeared first on Essence.

Having Already Conquered Cannabis, Mike Tyson Is Now Launching Into the Shroom IndustryWith “Mikeadelics”

By Jasmine Browley ·Updated July 24, 2024Mike Tyson is venturing into a new territory that aims to have us chiller than ever.The boxing legend-turned-serial entrepreneur recently announced his entry into theburgeoning psychedelic industry with Mikeadelics, his all-in-one, at-home mushroom grow kit. In partnership with Carma HoldCo Inc. and Advanced Mycology,Mikeadelics will soon be available at smoke shops nationwide. The move was inspired by the world class athlete’s o

This Woman Is Teaching Youth How To Start And Run Billion-Dollar Tech Startups

By Jasmine Browley ·Updated July 24, 2024Research shows that Black youth in the US have the aptitude for STEM professions in their adulthood, but they do not follow that >Coded By Kids, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that prepares teens for careers as tech sectors leaders, either in the c-suite or at the helm of their own startups. What sets them apart from other youth-focused STEM organizations with the same mission is their commitment to sticking by their participants from end-to-en

Meet C.J. Nickolas, U.S. Taekwondo Contender Going For Gold At The 2024 Paris Olympics

Mike Coppola / Staff / Getty ImagesBy Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated July 24, 2024The U.S. is hoping for a comeback in the sport of Taekwondo after failing to send any male athletes to the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Now, America is back, and C.J. Nickolas is aiming to not just compete but become a gold medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics.And Nickolas gets it from his mama, who he started training with when he was three. “She was taking classes and she was better than me and she kept going

How To Style A Strapless Top From Day To Night

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Here’s How To Prioritize Self-Care When You’re Grieving

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How To Combat Strawberry Legs, According To A Dermatologist

Tom Grill / Getty ImagesBy Tira Urquhart ·Updated July 23, 2024Strawberry legs are a common yet frustrating skin condition that affects many of us, particularly those with melanin-rich skin. Named after the small dark spots that resemble the seeds on a strawberry’s surface, these marks are harmless but can be bothersome and a real confidence buster.To shed light on this condition, we spoke with Dr. Nikki Hill, a renowned dermatologist and the founder of the Skin of Culture and

Meet The Black Women Activists Revolutionizing Diversity in Fashion

By Ebony Flake ·Updated July 23, 2024In the evolving world of fashion, Black designers are having a moment.When Issa Rae hosted the CFDA Fashion Awards—the first Black woman ever to do so—she stunned on the red carpet in a custom Pyer Moss jumpsuit designed by Haitian American fashion designer Kerby Jean-Raymond. In Zendaya’s evolution from Disney starlet to leading lady, Law Roach selected several ensembles from Brooklyn-bred designer Romeo Hunte’s debut co