Karla Arroyo

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Karla is a bilingual (English and Spanish) social journalist who covers Black and brown people with lived experiences of hair discrimination. She is the founder and community manager of The Deeper Than Hair Newsletter, a monthly service providing its subscribers with the latest CROWN Act-related news and resources like advocacy letters they can use to address their employer, school or legislators. Karla carries 4 years of online community management experience coupled with 7 years of storytelling experience. She is actively seeking full-time roles in the community management and communications sectors within higher education institutions, non-profits, publications and lifestyle brands. Karla is a NYC native and is of Dominican descent. She enjoys working out, discovering new music and traveling. Connect with her on Twitter: @karleezysway.

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The bright future of the CROWN Act: Is VP Kamala Harris the answer?

Note: Karla Arroyo is the Inaugural Fellow of the CROWN Campaign. The Crown Act has had VP Kamala Harris on its side for some time. But what does it mean now that she’s in a position of power at

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The importance of the CROWN Conference and diverse documentation

Note: Karla Arroyo is the Inaugural Fellow for the CROWN Campaign. There is a dire lack of industry research when it comes to racial discrimination. The impacts of oppression are perennial and because

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CROWN Campaign Ambassador LaShawn Hill embodies leadership in AL

Note: Karla Arroyo is the Inaugural Fellow of the CROWN Campaign. Race-based hair discrimination is still prevalent today, especially in workplaces and schools. The CROWN Act, a law currently availabl

This Black Texas grandmother is not giving up the fight for her grandson’s hair

Randi Woodley fights for justice after being arrested following her grandson’s hair discrimination in a Tatum, Texas school.

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NowThis Wrongful Conviction producer Andrew Johnson on storytelling

Now This Wrongful Conviction producer Andrew Johnson shares more than a decade of filmmaking and storytelling experience with young creatives.

How Megan Thee Stallion bossed up from college girl to rap superstar

Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion brings duality to the rap table – college and quality music. The 5’10 rapper is known for her fierceness and delivery.

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Why y’all acting like Nick Cannon wasn’t riding out for Black communities?

Nick Cannon wears many hats and being an activist, in support of Black communities, is just one of his most prominent roles. Last week, ViacomCBS fired Cannon following “hateful speech” in

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Welcome to Stiami! Steinway Street was a little too lit last weekend

This past weekend, large crowds flooded Steinway Street in Astoria. Following complaints, Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Cuomo will enforce stricter rules.

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Creative stoner Lloyd Kanchan sets the scene with his cannabis dioramas

Lloyd Kanchan, also known as @rapoleon_dynamite on Instagram, aims high when it comes to creativity. No pun intended. The creative stoner offers us something unique: a blend of marijuana and action fi

Senator Kelly Loeffler’s dumb ass is launching an anti-BLM movement

Georgia senator Kelly Loeffler expressed her adamant disapproval of the BLM movement this week. Corporations who made BLM statements were lowkey in support.