May 8: Inventor Matthew A. Cherry received a patent for the tricycle, 1888
May 8, 2021
May 8: Inventor Matthew A. Cherry received a patent for the tricycle, 1888
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‘Hair Love’ Creators Honored by Los Angeles City Council for Oscar Win
February 21, 2020
The creators of “Hair Love” were honored today by the Los Angeles City Council for their seven-minute Oscar-winning animated short that explores the challenges a father experiences while trying prepare his daughter’s hair.
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These Black men and women, through their passions, gave the community inspiration
‘Hair Love’ is Now in Theaters
September 12, 2019
Hair Love, a new animated short showing the love between a Black father and daughter, is now in theaters. Premiering right before Angry Birds 2, the animation short gives insight and relatability of Black fatherhood to a broad audience.