'Hair Love' Wins Oscar For Best Animated Short Film

The transcript discusses 'Hair Love', an Oscar-winning animated short by Matthew Cherry, highlighting the complexities of black families and the importance of representation in animation. Inspired by viral moments of black fathers doing their daughters' hair, Cherry aimed to normalize black hair and showcase positive family dynamics. The film also supports the Crown Act, legislation against hair discrimination. Cherry, a former NFL player, follows in Kobe Bryant's footsteps as an athlete-turned-Oscar-winner, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and representation for future generations.

How does Cherry feel about the perception of professional athletes in creative fields?

What message does Cherry hope to convey through his film 'Her Love'?