Skip to content
  • Essence GU
  • Beautycon
  • NaturallyCurly
  • Afropunk
  • Essence Studios
  • Soko Mrkt
  • Ese Funds
  • Refinery29
  • Celebrity
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle
  • Entrepreneurship
  • News
  • Shopping
  • Video
  • Events
  • 2025 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
  • Subscribe
#CrownProud: Black Hollywood On Breaking Beauty Standards

#CrownProud: Black Hollywood On Breaking Beauty Standards

National CROWN Day, July 3rd, is a special day of celebration to commemorate the inaugural signing of The CROWN Act. The CROWN Act (“Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair”), is a law that prohibits discrimination based on natural and protective styles.

In this special CROWN conversation, actress/comedian Kym Whitley and Oscar-nominated celebrity hairstylist Camille Friend (The Little Mermaid, Black Panther. Wakanda Forever) discuss redefining Hollywood beauty standards and celebrating the power and excellence of Black women. Moderated by Dove Self-Esteem Educator and Make-Up Artist Dre Brown.

Sponsored by

Lineup

  • Dre Brown
    Dove Self-Esteem Project Educator
  • Kym Whitley
    Comedian, Actress, Podcaster
  • Camille Friend
    Oscar-Nominated Dept. Head Hairstylist
  • Tashara Parker
    Journalist, Speaker & Host