We’ve been hearing a lot of chatter about a phenomenon called “performative activism.” Well, you’re about to hear it again. Inclusivity in the commercial space has been all the rage in the past years. Fenty Beauty by Rihanna pioneered skin-tone inclusivity in makeup, brands have been releasing Pride lines and launches, and even Band-aids now… Read on
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Although it may not be a big deal to some, mispronouncing someone's name on purpose can be damaging. Taking the time out to learn someone's name might make them feel heard and seen. Read on
VOXCast: Should My Dreadlocks Keep Me From Getting A Job? [AUDIO]
VOX ATL’s Destiny Thomas shares her story about the time she lost out on a job because of her hairstyle. She and fellow VOXer and loctician Shyanne Booze, talk about hair discrimination ask professional hairdressers and other teens about this and how often it happens in Atlanta.
VOX ATL staff writer Kayden shares her and other dark-skinned girls' experiences of being mocked at school for their skin color. Read on
The Department of Education is supposed to prohibit discrimination in the school environment. They have failed to do so because in certain schools black girls and boys have been threatened with suspension because of their hair. Read on
VOXCast: How Much Discrimination Is In Your School? [AUDIO]
In this episode of the VOXCast, Mack Walker sits down with fellow Atlanta teens Karis, JT and Mohamed from Youth United to talk about the work they do in the community, ideas for the next Georgia governor and how discrimination and segregation are still present in Atlanta-area high schools in 2018.
Listen in as they talk about the difference in how teens are treated at school based on how they wear their hair and how some people act shocked to hear they are in advanced classes.