The Community Reporter

The Community Reporter

A new chapter for The Thread, a Black British entrepreneur, an open letter & other stories from Black, Asian and Arab communities curated by Melissa Sigodo

Jul 26, 2024
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A mum who set out to make her daughter feel ‘empowered and unafraid of water’ has created a swimcap to encourage Black people to swim. Danielle Obe has now launched her own waterproof headwrap - Obé for textured hair, after a manufacturing company approached her and believed in what she wanted to achieve. Full story.

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