Code My Crown: Why We Need More Representation In Video Games
Proper representation of natural hair in the digital world has long been lacking — but thanks to Dove's Code My Crown guide, change is here.
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Proper representation of natural hair in the digital world has long been lacking — but thanks to Dove's Code My Crown guide, change is here.
Since the movie premiere of Black Panther, the 'Killmonger Cut' hairstyle sported by Michael B. Jordan's character has taken over video games, reducing black characters to a single template.
Addressing video games’ lack of realistic natural hair, Edelman and Dove partnered with the Open Source Afro Hair Library to create this comprehensive guide.
The lack of diversity in video games has been a longstanding issue in the industry. Black gamers play for fun, community, and self-expression. However, the depiction of textured hair and protective styles remains limited. Black characters are often highly stereotypical and not representative of their real-world counterparts. Dove and Open Source Afro Hair Library launched… Continue reading ‘Code My Crown,’ The Free Guide For Coding Black Hairstyles In Video Games, Combats The Disparity In Repres
Dove, in partnership with the Open Source Afro Hair Library, is launching Code My Crown, the world's first comprehensive guide for coding natural