Marketers Need to Understand the Fallout Over Gabby Douglas' 'Do'

Pepper Miller When Gabby Douglas unexpectedly captured the Olympic Gold medal in gymnastics this summer, I was elated, peacock proud and genuinely happy for the 16-year-old and her family. It was all the more special for me because she is African American. Then, incredibly, followed flack from critics black and non-black about Douglas' post-performance hairstyle! I, like many black folk, accepted her look because we understand how our straightened hair transforms when it comes in contact with moisture. It's OK. It's part of our culture. Our hair is different, but not deficient.

Marketers Need to Understand the Fallout Over Gabby Douglas' 'Do'

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