Black Hair Takes Center Stage In The ‘Doodle For Google’ Contest

Essence Magazine:

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A Washington high school student is celebrating the beauty and power of Black hair on a national stage. Thanks to her illustration that centers Black identity through a personal lens, a student named Kameirah in Washington is one of five finalists in Google’s annual Doodle for Google contest. 

This year’s theme, “My superpower is…,” inspired students across the country to reflect on what makes

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