Swimming caps for natural Black hair ruled out of Olympic Games
The International Swimming Federation rejected the ‘Soul Cap’ as it does not “fit the natural form of the head” A swimming cap design that has been created specifically for natural Black hair will not be allowed to be used by competitors at the Olympics this summer. The swimming caps are made by Soul Cap, a […]
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All UK hairdressers to learn to cut and style Afro hair as standard
“It is about having the knowledge to treat anybody that walks through the door be it with life issues, disability or hair style.” A shake-up in UK hairdressing standards means that all new hairdressers will now learn to work with Black hair as part of their training. It’s after afro and textured hair styles were […]
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Black people are going missing in vast numbers in the UK
According to the National Crime Agency, Black Brits make up 14% of all missing people in the UK – four times their relative population Following the recent news of Richard Okorogheye’s disappearance and death, there has been public outcry over the families of Black and Brown communities’ concerns not being taken seriously enough. This comes […]
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Clarence Seedorf condemns lack of ‘equal opportunities’ for black coaches in football
Former AC Milan midfielder and coach Clarence Seedorf has condemned a lack of “equal opportunities” given to black coaches in football
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