The first World Afro Day was endorsed by The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and successfully launched 15 September 2017. They set a World Record and received extensive national and international media coverage, plus support from global brands and celebrities like the cast of Black-ish. This totalled 2.5 million coverage views worldwide.
Now backed by UNESCO ASPnet UK. They are releasing World Afro Day lessons and a film competition nationally in schools June 29. The World Afro Day Lesson teaches critical thinking, cultural education and creative solutions for negative attitudes towards Afro Hair. Young people aged 10-21 will watch clips, research, discuss and create a one-minute awareness or celebration film about Afro Hair. The films can be entered into a national competition, with awards presented on World Afro Day, on the 15th September 2018.
The lesson produces empathy, equality and empowerment with benefits...