A white man in Tampa, Florida, is pleading for the public to understand his mindset at the time of threatening to shoot a 9-year-old Black girl.

CURLFEST® is more than just a festival—it's a powerful testament to the beauty and resilience of the natural hair community. What began as a small gathering in Brooklyn has grown into the largest natural beauty event in America, drawing tens of thousands of attendees from around the world. This 100% Black-owned festival is dedicated to celebrating women of all shades and textures, redefining beauty standards, and creating a space where natural beauty is not only accepted but celebrated.

Lauren Cofie said she felt "attacked" when her white boyfriend, Michael, admitted he had never dated a Black girl.

Suicide rates in Black girls has grown by 182%, proving that there are Black women who never got the chance to deal with their pain.