Gabrielle Union has inspired the revival of the #BlackHairChallenge on Twitter after the actor was reportedly told her changing hairstyles were “too black” for America’s Got Talent.
Earlier this month, it was revealed that Union and fellow judge Julianne Hough were to leave the NBC talent show, having starred on it for one season.
It was recently reported that both women were subjected to “excessive notes on their physical appearance” throughout their tenure on the show, with Union being informed that her rotating hairstyles were “too black” for the audience.
Several social media users expressed outrage over the alleged comments, and decided to demonstrate their solidarity with Union by taking part in the #BlackHairChallenge.
The challenge involves individuals using the hashtag and sharing up to four pictures of themselves with different hairstyles to highlight and celebrate the versatility of black hair.
“You can change your hair every damn day if you want. Solidarity with Gabrielle Union and the beautiful #blackhairchallenge gracing my feed,” one person tweeted.
“My hair can be a different texture/length on any given day depending on what I decide to do with it. Same chick. Diff day. Still doing my job.”
“Our hair is beautiful and so are we. Nobody should ever be denied opportunity because of their hair,” another Twitter user wrote.
“Lots of love to my black women and men out there doing their best.”
Union expressed her gratitude for the support she received, saying that she feels “humbled”.
“So many tears, so much gratitude. THANK YOU!,” the Think Like A Man actor stated.
“Just when you feel lost, adrift, alone… you got me up off the ground. Humbled and thankful forever.”
The #BlackHairChallenge was revived by female empowerment platform Melanin Mamis, which first started the challenge two years ago.
The challenge was originally created in 2017 after pictures emerged of Michelle Obama wearing her natural hair while on holiday.
Cadillac’s 122-year history has had its share of ups and downs. In its prime, the automaker led the industry, with its luxury vehicles incorporating pioneering technology and quality craftsmanship. At its lowest, Cadillac sold warmed-over versions of middling GM products.
It seems the luxury brand’s dog days are over, and it’s once again aiming to prove itself deserving of its onetime “Standard of the World” slogan. This starts with the Celestiq, a hand-built fastback that has its sights set on Bentley and Rolls-Royce. Cadillac appears determined to maintain its momentum in the ultraluxury space, as evidenced by the Sollei concept.
The two-door Sollei is effectively a Celestiq convertible as it sits on the same underpinnings as Caddy’s four-door flagship. Despite having two fewer points of entry, the Sollei retains the Celestiq’s 130.2-inch wheelbase and 217.2-inch overall length. New bodywork aft of the A-pillars gives the Sollei its own distinct design. Softer lines and a boattail rear end bring gravitas to the droptop concept, which pays homage to the gargantuan Cadillac convertibles of the past while shunning retro design cues.
Like seemingly everything else about the Sollei, its doors are massive, each measuring five feet, eight inches long. Their sizable openings offer easy access to the palatial rear seats. Credit the long wheelbase, as well as the space-efficient arrangement of the 111.0-kWh battery pack’s pouch-style cells that carry over from the Celestiq.
