A new lawsuit filed against Ulta Beauty is drawing national attention after a Black mother and her daughter claim they were denied service at one of the company’s locations because of their hair type. According to the complaint, the pair visited an Ulta Beauty store expecting to receive hair-related services. However, they allege that an employee refused to assist them and allegedly told them, “We don’t do that kind of hair.” The statement, as described in the lawsuit, immediately raised concerns for the mother, who says the comment left both her and her daughter feeling embarrassed and discriminated against. The …

Dorothy Tillman II, who made history as the youngest person to earn a doctoral degree from Arizona State University at just 17, is now using her voice to inspire the next generation through her new book The Grass is Greener Where You Water It. Her journey is not only remarkable for her academic achievements, but also for the purpose-driven foundation that shaped her path from an early age. Raised by her mother, Jimalita Tillman, and her grandmother, Dorothy Wright Tillman, Dr. Tillman grew up surrounded by strong examples of leadership, discipline, and service. Both women have long been recognized for …