WATCH: Jasmine Crockett Talks About The Weaponization Of DEI - Hair stylist news - NewsLocker (2024)

By Essence ·Updated August 6, 2024Jasmine Crockett Talks About The Weaponization Of DEIand the impact it has on corporate and the government. Paint The Polls Black.The post WATCH: Jasmine Crockett Talks About The Weaponization Of DEI appeared first on Essence.

The New Y/Project And Melissa Collaboration Is Here

Y/Project X MelissaBy Kerane Marcellus ·Updated August 7, 2024The Y/Project and Melissa partnership was born in 2020 and has since grown to take over Pinterest boards, Instagram feeds, and TikTok videos of outfit inspirations. Now, a new silhouette is taking over as the Court Point Mule is still an ongoing >2000s >accessories, tops, and beyond. The creative director of Y/Project Glenn Martens is a renowned designer known for his avant-garde designs that have historical references an

Op-Ed: Stop Calling Men ‘Sassy’–It’s Reinforcing Toxic Masculinity

By Elizabeth Ayoola ·The post Op-Ed: Stop Calling Men ‘Sassy’–It’s Reinforcing Toxic Masculinity appeared first on Essence.

How Media Influences Elections And How You Can Stay Informed

Courtesy of Getty ImagesBy Okla Jones ·Updated August 7, 2024Just weeks after Joe Biden relinquished his position as the Democratic Presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris’ past has risen to the forefront. Her positions on certain policies, family history, interviews, etc., all have come under heavy analysis by millions of inhabitants of the United States. Most of this information has come from the media, making it a powerful player in not only politics, but the world as

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By Kimberly Wilson ·Updated August 7, 2024The Olympics may still be underway, but the countdown to the 2024 US Open is on!In case you needed another reason to get excited for the annual tennis showdown — Moët & Chandon is set to elevate the 2024 experience with its newly announced partnership with the USTA, making it the official champagne of this prestigious tennis event.With a rich heritage dating back to 1743, Moët & Chandon has been synonymous with grand

The Dancing Japanese Hairdresser: Keeping rockabilly alive with unique “dancing haircuts” - SoraNews24

The Dancing Japanese Hairdresser: Keeping rockabilly alive with unique “dancing haircuts”SoraNews24

"He was home idling about": Fine GH man begins apprenticeship as a hairdresser - Yen.com.gh

"He was home idling about": Fine GH man begins apprenticeship as a hairdresserYen.com.gh

In The Chair With: Yene Damtew

By Dana Oliver ·Updated August 7, 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.Hairstylist Yene Damtew could teach a masterclass on styling the strands of powerful women who meet at the intersection of beauty, pop culture, and politics. She’s worked

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Venus Williams’s AI-Powered Interior Design Company Lands Deal With Sherwin-Williams And HGTV

By Jasmine Browley ·Updated August 7, 2024Venus Williams’s AI-powered interior design company Palazzo is entering a new era.The platform has partnered with HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams to raise awareness of the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams2025 Color Collection of the Year, which isNaturally Refined. Palazzo is the official visualizer partner and will exclusively highlight colors within the Naturally Refined palette. View this post on Instagram A post shared by V

Groundbreaking Survey Highlights What Black Single Mothers Are Most Concerned About This Election Year

By Victoria Uwumarogie ·The post Groundbreaking Survey Highlights What Black Single Mothers Are Most Concerned About This Election Year appeared first on Essence.

Winchester hairdresser 'over the moon' after being nominated for prestigious award - Hampshire Chronicle

Winchester hairdresser 'over the moon' after being nominated for prestigious awardHampshire Chronicle

Cosmetic Chemist Javon Ford Drops Eponymous Beauty Brand

Erika Goldring/Getty Images for ESSENCEBy Stixx Matthews ·Updated August 7, 2024Javon Ford, TikTok’s beloved beauty myth-buster and cosmetic chemist, is shaking things up with the release of his own cheek stains, adding a touch of “skinification” to the blush game. This may be a new development to those unfamiliar with his career target="_blank"> View this post on Instagram A post shared by Javon Ford (@javonford16) After years of working as a chemist, Ford decided to

WATCH: Gabby Thomas Talks Being a Role Model for Young Girls

By Essence ·Updated August 7, 2024 Gabby Thomas won the gold medal in the Women’s 200-meter Olympics race. This is the first time in 12 years Team USA has taken home the gold in this event. We caught up with the track star before her event.TOPICS: gabby thomas Olympics paris track and field The post WATCH: Gabby Thomas Talks Being a Role Model for Young Girls appeared first on Essence.

Luxury Meets Local Legacy At This Caribbean Paradise

By Melissa Noel ·Updated August 7, 2024Banana Bay, St. Kitts—As the gentle waves of the The post Luxury Meets Local Legacy At This Caribbean Paradise appeared first on Essence.

WATCH: Usher Shares Trailer For The Concert Film, ‘Rendezvous In Paris’

By Okla Jones ·Updated August 7, 2024Trafalgar Releasing, AMC Theatres Distribution and Sony Music Vision are bringing the excitement of a live Usher performance to a theater near you with USHER: RENDEZVOUS IN PARIS, set to hit cinemas around the world from September 12 -15.Captured during Paris Fashion Week at La Seine Musicale, the film incorporates the essence of his Vegas residencies into a seductive French touch confession. It will feature chart-topping hits including “Yeah!&r

Students Can Make Up To $1,000/Day Doing Taskrabbit—Here’s How To Master The Hustle

Mother and daughter holding laundryBy Jasmine Browley ·Updated August 7, 2024College students are expected to spend around$2,900 monthon living expenses including food, clothing, entertainment and other expenditures for the 2024-25 school year per recent data. While this may not sound too bad to us adults, we have to keep in mind that many college students’ class schedules don’t allow for full-time employment. Not to mention many often take up internships and volun

Bloomberg Philanthropies Gives $600M To Historically Black Medical Schools Including One Of The Oldest In The Country

By Jasmine Browley ·Updated August 7, 2024Black people make up just 5.7% of doctors in the US, and data shows this shortage is going to cause major public health issues in the near future. A myriad of barriers are contributing to the deficit including financial challenges and early STEM exposure. A major financial gift is aiming to shift this. Philanthropist and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg recently announced that Bloomberg Philanthropies has awarded$600 million to the na

Remembering Waraire Boswell, Beloved Menswear Designer

By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated August 7, 2024Waraire Boswell founded his namesake label in 2003 and for nearly three decades has brought a level of elegance to bespoke menswear unlike any other. He’s recently passed away and we’re gutted by the sudden loss of such a magnificent force in the fashion industry. The designer is responsible for suiting celebrities like LeBron James, Will Smith, and more.Boswell being a tall man himself, standing at 6’ 7” began desi

Did You Know That August Is National Minority Donor Awareness Month?

Courtney Hale/ Getty ImagesBy Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated August 7, 2024In the movie “John Q,” Denzel Washington portrays a father who goes to extreme lengths to ensure that his son receives a lifesaving heart transplant. While this film is a work of fiction, it effectively portrays the desperation experienced by countless individuals, particularly within the Black community who are in need of an organ transplant.August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month (NMDAM), and t

Bloomberg Donates Record $600 Million To Four HBCU Medical Schools

By Melissa Noel ·Updated August 7, 2024Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced a groundbreaking $600 million gift to bolster the endowments of the nation’s four historically Black medical schools: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science, Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, and Morehouse School of Medicine. Additionally, seed funding will support the creation of the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine, a new medical school in New Orleans.This m

WATCH: Shontel Brown Talk About The Importance of Voting

By Essence ·Updated August 6, 2024 Shontel Brown discusses on Paint The Polls Black that it’s important for to take our power back and vote and encourage young people. The post WATCH: Shontel Brown Talk About The Importance of Voting appeared first on Essence.

WATCH: Remembering Sheila Jackson

By Essence ·Updated August 6, 2024 Paint The Polls Black talk about Sheila Jackson and the impact she made in this world .The post WATCH: Remembering Sheila Jackson appeared first on Essence.

WATCH: Jasmine Crockett Talks About Project 2025

By Essence ·Updated August 6, 2024 Paint The Polls Black talks about project 2025 potentially getting rid of the department of education.The post WATCH:Jasmine Crockett Talks About Project 2025 appeared first on Essence.

WATCH: Congresswoman Shontel Brown Discuss Women Issues

By Essence ·Updated August 6, 2024 Paint The Polls Black Guest Shontel Brown talks about reproductive freedom. The post WATCH: Congresswoman Shontel Brown Discuss Women Issues appeared first on Essence.

This Black Model Champions Community At The ‘And Still We Ride’ Award Ceremony

Vanessa FederBy Kerane Marcellus ·Updated August 6, 2024In 2020, Marz Lovejoy birthed a revolutionary idea inspired by the beloved poet and author Maya Angelou’s Still I Rise. “And Still We Ride,” a New York-based nonprofit pouring into the needs of Black maternal health came about organically as Lovejoy’s ethos of activism is solely based in community, not accolades or attention. Since then, she’s been able to raise roughly $15,000 for The post This Black Mo

WATCH: Congresswoman Shontel Brown Talk About Reproductive Right

By Essence ·Updated August 6, 2024 Paint The Polls Black guest Shontel Brown talks about Brittney Watts.The post WATCH: Congresswoman Shontel Brown Talk About Reproductive Right appeared first on Essence.

From Harvard Grad To Olympic Champion: Gabby Thomas Wins Gold Medal In 200M Race

By Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated August 6, 2024Golden girl Gabrielle “Gabby” Thomas delivered a sensational performance at the Stade de France stadium on Tuesday to capture her first individual Olympic gold medal in the women’s 200m race.It was another Black Girl Magic winners’ podium for sprinters in Paris. Team USA secured gold and bronze, with St. Lucia’s 100m champion Julien Alfred capturing silver. This is the first time the U.S. has won gold in this race

WATCH: Why It’s Important For Young People To Take The Lead

By Essence ·Updated August 6, 2024 Paint The Polls Black guest Lynae Vanee discuss why it’s important to learn from young people . The post WATCH: Why It’s Important For Young People To Take The Lead appeared first on Essence.

WATCH: Lynae Vanee Talks About Young People Doing The Work

By Essence ·Updated August 6, 2024 Paint The Polls BlackLynae Vanee talks about young people finding their political voice.TOPICS: Election 2024 Paint The Polls Black Voting The post WATCH: Lynae Vanee Talks About Young People Doing The Work appeared first on Essence.

WATCH : Congresswoman Shontel Brown Talks About Roe V Wade

By Essence ·Updated August 6, 2024 Paint The Polls Black guest Shontel Brown talks about people not exercising their right to vote on 2016. The post WATCH : Congresswoman Shontel Brown Talks About Roe V Wade appeared first on Essence.