A young Black woman creates an innovative magnetic hair clip designed specifically for locs and braids. A white woman copies the design, the marketing strategy, everything. When confronted, the copycat cries victim, files a lawsuit, and gets a federal judge to issue a gag order - silencing the innovator within six days.
This is the pattern: We create, they capitalize, then weaponize the legal system when called out.
UCLA law professor calls the gag order "constitutionally shaky." The historical pattern of white women tears being weaponized against Black women continues. From Tulsa to TikTok, the consequences are real.
But here's what's different this time: TikTok stood up for Brie. White allies called out the copycat. The community mobilized. That's the power of having platforms that actually serve us.
Support Black innovation. Visit brieromy.com. Understand your power as culture creators. And remember - trademark your phrases, patent your products, protect your IP.
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This Reg. A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Please read the OFFERING CIRCULAR https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1826213/000110465925020186/tm258172d1_253g2.htm , disclosure and related risks https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1826213/000110465924027786/tm243763d4_253g2.htm#a_002 before investing. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.
This is the pattern: We create, they capitalize, then weaponize the legal system when called out.
UCLA law professor calls the gag order "constitutionally shaky." The historical pattern of white women tears being weaponized against Black women continues. From Tulsa to TikTok, the consequences are real.
But here's what's different this time: TikTok stood up for Brie. White allies called out the copycat. The community mobilized. That's the power of having platforms that actually serve us.
Support Black innovation. Visit brieromy.com. Understand your power as culture creators. And remember - trademark your phrases, patent your products, protect your IP.
We freestyle greatness. Now let's own the infrastructure it creates.
Join 29,000+ investors in developing a creator-owned infrastructure and invest today/now at a minimum of $399 for 60 shares at startengine.com 👉🏾 https://fanbase.app.link/e8RlyGkMmWb
This Reg. A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Please read the OFFERING CIRCULAR https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1826213/000110465925020186/tm258172d1_253g2.htm , disclosure and related risks https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1826213/000110465924027786/tm243763d4_253g2.htm#a_002 before investing. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.