Black Twitter was in an uproar on Wednesday as users pointed out obvious comparisons between “Hair Love” and new Nickelodeon animated series, “Made By Maddie.”
We were all incredibly moved by the viral video of Ariyonna crying after calling herself ugly. It was heartbreaking to watch. Ariyonna, who was getting her hair done in the clip, looks at the camera and utters, “I’m still ugly.” The woman, tending to her locks interjects and swings into action. “Don’t say that! Don’t […]
Thanks to Gov. Ralph Northam, Virginia, the only Southern state to ban natural hair discrimination, joins California, New York and New Jersey.
DJ Hines and his 7-year-old daughter Chloe were recently interviewed by a CBS-affiliate and "The Kelly Clarkson Show" to talk about why celebrating and loving one's hair is so important.
Colorado, Minnesota and Washington State may be joining California, New York and New Jersey when it comes to making hair discrimination illegal.
Man, what an incredible ride it’s been for the short animated film “Hair Love.” Today, we’re proud to say that its director, Matthew A. Cherry, and producer, Karen Rupert Toliver, are officially Oscar winners, taking home the gold statue for Best Animated Short. “We have so many people that worked hard on this, it was […]
Matthew A. Cherry's love letter to African-American fathers and daughters is a much-needed reminder of the beauty of our tresses and the bonds they can create.
Matthew A. Cherry's love letter to African-American fathers and daughters is a much-needed reminder of the beauty of our tresses and the bonds they can create.
When the visuals for Matthew A. Cherry’s Hair Love came across our computer screen, we rejoiced at imagery that showed a Black father and daughter in such a positive light. It was the representation we rarely see, even if it is a cartoon. MUST READ: Animated Short Film ‘Hair Love’ Celebrates Black Father & Daughter Relationships […]
“The biggest thing I want to happen with this film is for children of color to see themselves represented in the animation space.”
