Do you identify with vampires, ninjas or mermaids? You’re in luck. Witches, fairies and Santa make the list, as do genies, cherubs and zombies.
There are almost 4,000 emojis to choose from, but for people rocking Black or mixed-race hairstyles, the list simply doesn’t cut it. In emoji-world, it seems, neat side-partings are all the rage. Afros, cornrows and dreads are definitively out.
But now a campaign organised by London-based community project Rise.365 aims to bring Black hair to our keyboards and touch screens, and in the process ignite conversations around texturism.
