Twin sisters Deanna and Mya Scott, 15, were punished because the school’s dress code says braid extensions aren’t allowed.
The Crown Act is a legislative initiative that stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.” As a black person, I can say that hair has always been a vital part of the African American community, and the Crown Act is essential for protecting our hair and preserving our cultural identity.Read More »Crown Act
The Emancipation Proclamation did not actually free all slaves in the United States, but it did provide a critical turning point in the Civil War and paved the way for the eventual abolition of slavery.
The Emancipation Proclamation was a historic executive order that declared “that all persons held as slaves” within the rebellious states “shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.” The Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, during the American Civil War. The Proclamation did not actually free all slaves in the United States, but it did provide a critical turning point in the Civil War and paved the way for the eventual abolition of slavery.Read More »Emancipation Proclamation