Le’jemalik Salon & Boutique
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Le’jemalik Salon & Boutique

Le’jemalik: Where Tradition and Women Empowerment Meet Meet Huda Quhshi the founder of Le’jemalik Beauty Salon, located in Brooklyn, New York. Le’jemalik (“for your beauty” in Arabic) is a salon that primarily caters to hijab wearing Muslim women. In some traditions of Islam it’s forbidden for women to show their hair to men outside of … Continue reading

Notable Afro-Latinos Who Fought For Social Injustices
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Notable Afro-Latinos Who Fought For Social Injustices

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), we celebrate the contributions of four notable men and women who paved the way for the rights of Latinos, African-Americans, and Caribbean communities. Below are four courageous and memorable Latinos who paved the way for women’s rights, and freedom within their communities and worldwide.   … Continue reading