"We really want to start changing perceptions for future generations - starting where it matters most, with young people," said Joyclen Brodie-Mends Buffong, Founder of Rise.365. This emphasizes the importance of representation for young audiences.
"Having these emojis made is such a big deal and a massive step towards encouraging people to embrace/feel comfortable with their hair," said Reanna. This highlights the positive impact of representation on self-acceptance.
"74 percent of our black and mixed-race members said that there isn't an emoji that represents their hair," said Rise.365, indicating a significant gap in representation within existing emoji.
"All [we're] asking is you simply Google 'afro hair'," Rise.365 encourages. This practical step emphasizes the role of community support in the approval process for new emoji.
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