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The International Swimming Federation has said it would review the decision.
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This is the story of Black hair
Author Emma Dabiri says the stigma around Afro-textured hair is a construct. Here s where the myth comes from. Luke Hutson Flynn
A rejection to allow swim caps made for natural hair in the Olympics has started a larger conversation on bias, gatekeeping and representation in the sport.
Soul Cap, a U.K.-based company that sells swimming caps for thick, curly and voluminous hair, had submitted its product to the International Swimming Federation (FINA) for approval last year so that athletes with these types of hair could use them while participating in the Tokyo Olympics.
The Glow Up 50 2021: Meet the Visionaries of Beauty
The category is: Beauty. Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but the influence of Black aesthetics upon the beauty industry is unquestionable. Also indisputable is the impact of this year’s TGU 50 Beauty honorees, ten incredible artists, entrepreneurs, advocates and activists (or all of the above) who have changed the face of beauty literally.
Whether diversifying the shelves of major retailers, disrupting the beauty industry or beautifying some of the world’s most famous faces, this year’s honorees are ensuring that Black beauty and Black beauty creatives get the recognition and respect they deserve.and we’re proud to be in the chorus singing their praises.
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