Lainey Devlin is a senior in high school with hopes to go into the journalism field. When she’s not falling over trying yoga, she’s probably fan-girling over her cat or hanging out with her friends. Her favorite song is “Somebody Else” by the 1975 and her favorite show is Criminal Minds, because she is just edgy and alternative like that.
What animal would you be, and why? I would be a flying squirrel, because I am small but mighty. Flying squirrels are also really graceful when they’re in their element, gliding through the air, but they are very clumsy on the ground which is relatable on so many levels.
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To close out season 1 of the Curly Gurlies podcast, we bring you the episode entitled Accepting Non-Naturals.
In this episode, hosts Cierra Ward and Leslie Daniels wanted to appreciate those who aren’t necessarily “natural.” Non-natural people should be accepted for how their hair looks as well.
Welcome back to the Curly Gurlies podcast!
In episode 4, hosts Cierra Ward and Leslie Daniels discuss how natural hair has been stigmatized in the workplace. Based on history and even throughout today, some companies seem to believe that a black woman’s natural curls are considered “unkempt” or “messy.”
Although the COVID-19 virus has been a major issue since last year, we cannot neglect other health issues present within the community – particularly the Black and Hispanic people within our communities.
Just like how the coronavirus has disproportionately affected Black and Hispanic people, vitamin D deficiency has done the same.
In this episode, hosts Cierra Ward and Leslie Daniels invited their first guest, natural hair enthusiast Davida Smart. The three discussed the history of natural hair and its impact on society by introducing historical figures like Madam CJ Walker and Janet Jackson.
Apartment hunting and living is not nearly as easy as it may seem. The process is neither simple nor straightforward, but here’s what you should look out for.
The Queen Bee, R&B singer and songwriter Beyoncé Knowles, has partnered with Peloton to provide a two year subscription for its app to students from 10 historically black colleges and universities (HBCU’s) across the United States, including some from Atlanta (Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College and Morehouse School of Medicine).
Many have said they do not plan to take either of the two vaccines in development, because of their distrust in the United States’ healthcare system and vaccines. This distrust stems from the turbulent history concerning how healthcare workers have treated the Black community.
Silence Activations and their “silent headphones” definitely cater to any and all age groups. You can use them for your birthday party, wedding or small get-togethers.
Thousands of Black and Latinx people are currently sitting in prison on marijuana trafficking and distribution charges. Meanwhile, predominantly white dispensary owners are enjoying the profit from selling the same exact thing. Congress must take a vote – it is a necessary step towards the racial equality that my community deserves.
According to a survey by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States, 43.1% of businesses had to either temporarily or permanently close down due to the pandemic. Some opened back up, especially here in Georgia, but with several precautions set in place.
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