A win for the sistaz! The Marine Corps has finally changed their out of date rule that pretty much banned black women from being themselves. Their controversial hair regulations prohibited women serving in the Corps from wearing braids, locs, afros, and “matted and unkept” hair; this ban was clearly geared towards Black Women. In the latest revision of these regulations women are now permitted to wear two strand twist and thin locs. Learn more after the jump!
(Video) Black Women Are Ranked The Most Educated In America In Both Race & Gender!
Black women have surpassed any other group in both race and gender by having the highest percentage that is the most educated. The National Center of Education Statistics has reported by the US Census state that black women have the highest numbers for enrollment in college. Read more on the story and check out the video after the jump!
Wale Opens Up About Black Women’s “Representation In The Entertainment World”
Wale pens an open letter, expressing his views points on black women and how their representation in the media is depicted. It’s no surprise that in 2015, the phrase “sex sells” holds 100% truth more now then ever. During the casting call process for his latest visual “The Body“, Wale decided to steer clear of the ‘half-naked lady’ and go with a dark-complexed women with much left to the imagination. The woman in the video [Mariah] depicts a more “normal beauty,” Wale states, and he hopes that more black women take on this role. Check down bottom for more.
NBA: Old Tweets From Paul George Saying He Prefers White Women Over Black Women Causes Uproar
I’m not sure why these tweets are coming up now, but it’s got some fans in a bad place with Paul George. In 2010 the Pacers baller tweeted about preferring white women more than black women. Some people don’t care and say he’s allowed to like what he likes, but as you can expect, some aren’t happy about it. Check out what he said & weigh in…
(Video) Latest ‘SNL’ Skit Featuring Kerry Washington Proves They Have No Diversity?!
As Kerry Washington took full hold of her hosting gig for Saturday Night Live she helped shed light on a big factor affecting the shows diversity, to put it simple there is none… within their cast. Miss Washington takes on the role of Michelle Obama but due to the lack of black women on the SNL team she was forced to dip into quite a few other characters, hit the jump for the hilarious clip!
Research Shows Black Women In Atlanta Face HIV Crisis!!!
Research shows African-American women, many living in Atlanta, are being infected with HIV. So much so that the new cases are being compared to African countries. Click below to find out more. @WiLMajor
