Floyd Mayweather challenges the bias in the term ‘good hair’

December 21, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

Boxing champ Floyd Mayweather is moving the hair conversation forward in his circle. A clip from TIDAL Music Drink Champs event has recently gone viral. In the clip, Mayweather has a conversation-style interview with rapper N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN and responds to N.O.R.E.’s assertion that Mayweather’s curly-haired son seated next to him has “got that […]

Black beauty pagent winners continue to thrive, making room in an evolving space

December 10, 2021.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Curls were popping, tresses were laid and locs were luxurious as black pageant winners once again showed the world their beauty in a pageant sweep reminiscent of 2019’s historic wins.

The Economist covers the ‘hidden cost of black hair’

December 10, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

London-based international weekly business newspaper The Economist takes a historical and contemporary look at African-American hair, called “The hidden cost of black hair.” This 13-minute mini-documentary touches on issues of business ownership; hair care time requirements; often-limited product offerings especially in the United Kingdom; societal views of what makes hair presentable and professional leading to […]

Has texturism stopped you from loving your hair? TI’s daughter Deyjah Harris admits ‘I hate my hair’

September 9, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

“I hate to say/admit it, but I’m so sad that I have my dad’s hair texture,” begins Deyjah Harris, the daughter of A-list celebrity rapper TI, also known as King of the South for the impact that he’s made on hip hop coming from the region.

LET’S TALK HAIR now on TUBI

August 29, 2021.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Let’s Talk Hair TV Show select episodes can be seen on Tubi, an American over-the-top content platform and ad-supported streaming service owned by Fox Corporation offering online streaming from a library of films and television series for free.

Black Hair, Black Swimmers and the Olympics

July 30, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

“So many people in my family did not learn how to swim because, you know, their hair wouldn’t stay straight, or it’d be too unruly, or whatever,” said Erin Adams, a doctor who grew up swimming

Show Creator appears on Sadiaa ‘Business of Black Beauty’ Live Stream interview

May 1, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

Sadiaa Black Beauty Business Guide talks with Olu Gittens, filmmaker and creator of “Let’s Talk Hair” about her new show and the importance of highlighting the Black hair experience. Permalink to Video Live Stream Sadiaa Black Beauty Guide is the #1 Black-owned beauty directory for beauty brands, businesses, and entrepreneurs. https://www.facebook.com/sadiaablackbeauty Sadiaa Black Beauty Guide […]