What’s Up Black America

Common sheds light on his love and respect for Black women.

The actor recently released a mini documentary called Love Star to show his appreciation for the Black women. In his 6-minute piece he talks about how the strength of a Black Woman is on “a whole ‘nother level of endurance and struggle”.

Various women are featured throughout the clip expressing how they define the power of love. Common’;s admiration for Black women is clear and we love that Common decided to share. Clips from the mini documentary can be found using the hashtag #LoveStar!

Can you Really do What you Want with your Hair?

2016 and you still can’t wear your locs to work! Huffington Post recently reported that a federal appeals court maintained that it is ok to discriminate against the traditional black hairstyles. In 2014, a claim ruling that racial discrimination had to be based on characteristics that did not change, and the hairstyle did not qualify as “immutable”.

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld the claim with a 3-0 ruling; this means employers can continue to ban hairstyles, such as dreadlocks at work. Some may view the ruling as racial discrimination, but U.S. Circuit Judge Adalberto Jordan wrote a statement to clarify: Discrimination on the basis of Black hair texture is prohibited by Title VII, while adverse action on the basis of black hairstyle is not. So basically it is legal by law to discriminate against people with locs.

Colin Kaepernick Address Death Threats

Tensions are high this football season as more players continue to follow in the steps of Colin Kaepernick. As the 49ers quarterback continues to address racial inequality in America, people are fighting back by sending death threats. He receives the threats through social media, but he is far from worried. “If something like that were to happen, you’ve proved my point. It’ll be loud and clear why it happened,” he said.

Kaepernick has no plans of stopping his protesting and will be donating 100,000 of his money each month to communities in need to show that he is truly dedicated to making a change. He feels like he’s been “very blessed” and wants to help put others in the position to succeed as well. We couldn’t agree with you more Colin!