His mother told him that if he wanted change, he had to do it himself, so Scott took on the job of City Council President. For Mr. Scott, the afro symbolizes black pride and he is proud of his “unabashed blackness.” And as he says, representation matters. “Don’t let anyone tell you that your hair determines what your amount of success should be,” he said. Much respect.” The racists had things to say not worth repeating. Alice K) Beyonce makes history- wins 28th Grammy Award; Fu** the Grammys-Lil Wayne blasts Awards after snob He first started growing out his hair when barbershops were shut down to stop the spread of COVID; as an example that getting a haircut was a threat to public health at the time. Brandon M. Scott is the 52nd Mayor of Baltimore, working to end gun violence, restore the public’s trust in government, and change Baltimore for the better. BALTIMORE, MD (Wednesday, April 21, 2021) — The City of Baltimore, under the leadership of Mayor Brandon M. 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Brandon Scott, at only 36 years was sworn in while sporting an Afro cut and fresh fade, in December, 2020. Hair Discrimination: A Timeline Of Black Folks’ Hair Making White People Uncomfortable, Your email will be shared with newsone.com and subject to its. Mayor Brandon Scott’s perfectly round and combed out Afro has caught the attention of many and caused a buzz around town — and even a bit nationally. msn back to msn home news. And stop asking Mayor Scott to cut his hair. So that is what he did, and that is how he will continue to wear his hair — in her memory. … “This gotta be one of the Blackest haircuts in mayoral history. Daydreaming by EyeLoveBrandon, released 01 May 2017 1. Lady Gaga is poised to hand over a $500,000 reward to a mystery woman who returned her beloved French bulldogs kidnapped in a violent street robbery near her home in Hollywood. Others pointed out the sheer crispness of his lineup and fade. It is deliberate, with expertly-shaped edges. Copyright © 2021 Interactive One, LLC. Really, who cares? Elected in 2019, Scott has his sights on ending gun violence, restoring the public’s trust in government, and changing Baltimore for the better. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. It was Black. Then there was the chorus of naysayers calling for Mayor Scott to cut his crown, the sooner the better. Brandon Scott was the Democratic candidate who reached across racial lines, forming coalitions that will be vital in moving Baltimore forward. But we also like that our new mayor is pushing against the idea of what a traditional mayor should look like. As one of his first orders of business, Scott initiated an executive order that included tougher restrictions on outdoor and indoor dining. I'd like to start by extending my thanks to the Afro Waaa Mayor Brandon Scott, New Psalmist Baptist Church, as well as the Baltimore County Health Department, n Double ACP University of. During his swearing-in, Scott pledged to be a leader who will keep his constituents’ needs at the forefront. #TheDiamondKShow | Ep. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Explains Why He's Keeping His Afro. The former city councilman knows the importance of representation and took time to speak with a group of sixth-grade students, where one questioned him about his hair. Farnell Newton & Nikki da Jukebox) 10. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER. Pulitzer-winner Nikole Hannah-Jones of The New York Times posted Mr. Scott’s official head shot with this message: “This gotta be one of the Blackest haircuts in mayoral history. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Goes Viral December 10, 2020 22 Brandon Scott ‘s name will undoubtedly be added to the list of emerging young Black mayors elected to metropolitan cities across America, but it was his afro that became the central focus when he was sworn into office. Brandon Scott is the Democratic nominee for Baltimore Mayor and serves as Baltimore City Council President. Hannah-Jones known as Scott’s Afro “one of many Blackest haircuts in mayoral historical past. Larry Hogan announced … Just like it should be of little concern what designer pantsuit the first lady is wearing. Get to know Brandon Scott: Here are some fast facts about Baltimore’s Democratic nominee for mayor. He had sported lengthy tresses most of his life, cutting off braids after graduating college because people told him he couldn’t get a professional job with them. During his political ascent Scott, a graduate of Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School and St. Mary’s College of Maryland, represented the … The afro is part of our culture! A statement. City Council President Brandon Scott, the Democratic nominee, is the heavy favorite to win in deep-blue Baltimore. Thirty-six-year-old Brandon Scott is Baltimore’s newest mayor -- and the city’s youngest in over a century, according to NPR. No Ordinary Landscape 3. A lot respect.” Setting a brand new course. Baltimore Sun | Jun 10, 2020 at 4:17 PM . “It is about who you are as a person, what your abilities are, how you treat people.”. She has talked over the years, including in a recent book, about not fitting the traditional mold of a political commentator with her curvy body and “bedazzled” nails, but choosing to continue to go against the grain. To Be Continued 9. #BrandonScott #Baltimore Shortly before his grandmother passed away last month, she told him she liked his hair. Restaurants will be closed across the city and will be capped at “25 percent of capacity for retail and religious institutions, gyms, malls and museums,” The Baltimore Sun reported. B randon Scott‘s name will undoubtedly be added to the list of emerging young Black mayors elected to metropolitan cities across America, but it was his afro that became the central focus on Wednesday.. Brandon M. Scott is the 52nd Mayor of Baltimore, working to end gun violence, restore the public’s trust in government, and change Baltimore for the better. A form of beauty that did not require white validation like a perm or conk. Trumaine Lamar) 7. Baltimore City Council President Brandon Scott is claiming victory in the race for Baltimore mayor, after the Associated Press declared him the winner on June 9. By Alison Knezevich. Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott, 36, is the youngest person to hold the office in over a century. On May 6, 2019, Scott was elected to replace Jack Young as council president after Young succeeded Mayor Catherine Pugh. Listen to this episode from Diamond K In The Morning on Spotify. And people have all kinds of opinions about it, from the person on Twitter loving the “quarantine solidarity hair” to someone declaring on Election Day that “tonight’s real winner is Brandon Scott’s hair” and another stating that his hair was “fireeee.” Others saw it as a point of racial pride. All Rights Reserved. Democrat Brandon Scott faced criticism about his Baltimore City Hall insider status from other mayoral candidates in a debate hosted Thursday night by the NAACP and the Afro-American newspaper. The Afro was not tolerant and compromising. Dreaming of You 2. The new restrictions go into effect Friday at 5 p.m. Baltimore, a majority Black city (more than 62 percent of residents are Black) continues to see a surge in coronavirus cases as numbers are expected to go up due to the holiday season and colder temperatures. Mayor Scott is right that a public official’s hairstyle is the last characteristic constituents should worry about. Palm Tree Song 8. So, when people, including his parents and staff, started telling him to get rid of the afro if he wanted to be mayor, he resisted — strongly. #BrandonScott #Baltimore That’s the message he gave sixth graders he spoke with as his first official mayoral duty. Brandon Scott, 36, was sworn in earlier this month, taking over from Bernard C. “Jack” Young. City Council President Brandon Scott, the Democratic nominee for mayor, announced a transition team Tuesday that he says will help him prepare to take on, and reshape, local government. Mayor Brandon Scott’s perfectly round and combed out Afro has caught the attention of many and caused a buzz around town — and even a bit nationally. As for politicos, best practice is to stay away from talk about physical appearance and pay attention to more substantive policy issues. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Explains Why He's Keeping His Afro Hogan Vetoes Bill Prohibiting Juvenile Life SentencesMaryland Gov. Baltimore Music Awards, Baltimore, Maryland. Then as time wore on, the longer hair felt natural and comfortable to him. Wonderland in the Sky (feat. LISTEN LIVE. The Toucan in the Rain 4. And so the afro lives on. Dec. 30, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. UTC. Brazilian Girl 5. “I also want you to know that your hair—don’t let anyone tell you what your amount of success can be,” he continued. Scott was sworn in Wednesday during a private ceremony and flanked by his family, marking the beginning of what some hope to be a resurgence, where previous city leadership left in a swarm of ethical violations and controversy. The afro is part of our culture! Why should he have to change his look to fit an image of what a mayor is supposed to be? He’s not the first Black public figure to stand up for their authenticity. Brandon Scott‘s name will undoubtedly be added to the list of emerging young Black mayors elected to metropolitan cities across America, but it was his afro that became the central focus when he was sworn into office. Growing up in Park Heights, Brandon watched as gun violence and drugs tore his city and friendships apart. A mayor looks like someone who tries to make the best decisions no matter how they wear their hair,” he said. What matters is how Mr. Scott is going to tackle the city’s consistently high homicide rate; how he will deal with the economic fallout of the pandemic and how he will bring back pride to our battered city. Skip To Navigation; Skip To Content; Skip To Footer; Sign in. 1.7K likes. B randon Scott ‘s name will undoubtedly be added to the list of emerging young Black mayors elected to metropolitan cities across America, but it … Symone D. Sanders, who has been hired as chief spokesperson for Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, has also shown she is not willing to sacrifice her true self. It was one of the decisions he regrets most in life; it was if he had cut off a part of his soul. Brandon Scott‘s name will undoubtedly be added to the list of emerging young Black mayors elected to metropolitan cities across America, but it was his afro that became the central focus when he was sworn into office. #TheDiamondKShow | Ep. 546 - Why are some Baltimoreans negative about Mayor Brandon M. Scott's hair. speak with a group of sixth-grade students, Derek Chauvin Verdict: Former Cop In Segregated Housing For ‘Safety,’ 3 Other Officers To Face Trial, What We Know About Gabriel DeWitt Wilson: Suspect In Long Island Stop & Shop Shooting, ‘Jaslyn Will Not Die In Vain’: Family Holds Vigil For 7-Year-Old Girl Killed Outside Chicago McDonald’s. Daydreaming (feat. Campaign photo Campaign photo SUN ENDORSES SCOTT, AFRO PICKS DIXON: The Sun editorial board says: “If there’s one thing Catherine Pugh’s mayoral tenure and subsequent criminal conviction should have taught us, it’s that there’s no … As the city’s youngest mayor in more than a century, Scott promised to decrease racial inequity and address the rising homicide rate which he proclaimed a public health crisis. BALTIMORE — By the end of Brandon Scott's third week as this city's mayor, detectives were investigating 25 new homicides. powered by Microsoft News. Known for his unapologetic afro, Mayor Scott is the 52nd Mayor of Baltimore. 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READ MORE: 13-Year-Old, 16-Year-Old Charged In … Scott, a 36-year-old progressive Democrat, ran on a platform of reform in an effort to divest from previous old-guard politics which left Black and brown Baltimoreans at a disadvantage. Baltimore is also still healing from the 2015 death and subsequent trial of Freddie Gray’s murder, coupled with the loss of Congressman Elijah Cummings, who represented Maryland’s 7th Congressional District covering portions of Baltimore. The state of Maryland and Baltimore both recently enacted legislation that made it easier for everyone to be their true selves, making it illegal for employers to discriminate against someone based on hair texture and style. “It’s funny that you say that because if I think about my life I had more years with long hair than short hair. He is the former president of the Baltimore City Council and was a candidate for lieutenant governor of Maryland in 2018, as well as a representative for Baltimore's second district. Brandon Scott. Pulitzer-winner Nikole Hannah-Jones pointed out the gloriousness of Scott’s crown on Twitter. “What does a mayor look like? Black communities and other minority populations remain facing unique challenges in the fight against COVID-19, signaling a war that needs to be waged on systemic structures that can result in chronic disease and comorbidities. Brandon Scott‘s name will undoubtedly be added to the list of emerging young Black mayors elected to metropolitan cities across America, but it was his afro that became the central focus on Wednesday. The Baltimore Sun editorial board — made up of Opinion Editor Tricia Bishop, Deputy Editor Andrea K. McDaniels and writer Peter Jensen — offers opinions and analysis on news and issues relevant to readers. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Sworn In With Fresh ‘Fro And Fade December 10, 2020 4 Brandon Scott ‘s name will undoubtedly be added to the list of emerging young Black mayors elected to metropolitan cities across America, but it was his afro that became the … … So this is actually normal for me,” he replied. Social media users gave Scott his props on his fully picked afro which represents a sense of pride as well as a diversion from respectability politics hinging on the idea that everyone must conform to white standards of comfort. 546 - Why are some Baltimoreans negative about Mayor Brandon M. Scott's hair. Much respect,” she wrote retweeting a photo of Scott’s official headshot. It seems even the middle school generation was interested in his hair. Koji and Gustav, thought to be worth up to $10,000 dollars each, were given in at a downtown LAPD Police Station by an unnamed woman late on Friday night. Sorry for those folks, but Mayor Scott said the afro is a keeper. 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