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Tag: black hair discrimination

Teen Powerlifter Forced To Remove Beads Knows The Rules Were Written For Her Race
Hair · News

Teen Powerlifter Forced To Remove Beads Knows The Rules Were Written For Her Race

“When they wrote the rules, they weren’t writing it for white people or other races. They were writing it for my people,” Diamond Campbell told WLBT news.
By Rayna Reid · May 2, 2022
House passes CROWN Act Banning Discrimination Against Black Hairstyles
Hair · News

House passes CROWN Act Banning Discrimination Against Black Hairstyles

Crown stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair. The Crown Act prohibits “discrimination based on an individual's texture or style of hair.”
By Bry'onna Mention · Mar 19, 2022
Black Job Applicant Says He Was Denied Employment Only After Refusing To Cut His Locs
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Black Job Applicant Says He Was Denied Employment Only After Refusing To Cut His Locs

Jeffrey Thornton appears to be the first person to invoke the CROWN Act, which prohibits employment discrimination based on hair texture and natural protective hairstyles.
By Kevin L. Clark · Dec 3, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: LA Hairstylists Required To Cut Textured Hair In Order To Get A License — Black Professionals Weigh-In
4C · Hair · Natural

EXCLUSIVE: LA Hairstylists Required To Cut Textured Hair In Order To Get A License — Black Professionals Weigh-In

The Louisiana State Board Of Cosmetology recently announced that stylists will be required to learn how to cut textured hair to get a license.
By Emerald Elitou · Nov 15, 2021
United States House Of Representatives Passes The CROWN Act
Beauty · Hair

United States House Of Representatives Passes The CROWN Act

Discrimination on the basis of hair is one step closer to being eradicated on the federal level.
By Shalwah Evans · Sep 23, 2020
These Celebrities Showed Out For World Afro Day 2020
Beauty · Hair · Natural

These Celebrities Showed Out For World Afro Day 2020

It was the ultimate big hair, don't care moment.
By Shalwah Evans · Sep 16, 2020
Court: School District Dress Code Discriminated Against Students With Locs
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Court: School District Dress Code Discriminated Against Students With Locs

DeAndre Arnold and Kaden Bradford were both told to cut their locs or face varying acts of discipline while attending Barbers Hill High.
By Breanna Edwards · Aug 19, 2020
MUST WATCH: Dove Releases Short Film In Continued Fight For Racial Equality
Beauty

MUST WATCH: Dove Releases Short Film In Continued Fight For Racial Equality

The brand has created new initiatives and funds to continue its work to support the Black community.
By Shalwah Evans · Jun 22, 2020
Texas Teen Heartbroken After Principal Says Braids Too 'Distracting' For Graduation
Beauty · Hair

Texas Teen Heartbroken After Principal Says Braids Too 'Distracting' For Graduation

K.J. Hooper says she can't walk in her graduation this Friday if she doesn't abide by her principal's demand that she remove her braids.
By Chandra Thomas Whitfield · Jun 4, 2020
CROWN Act Passes Colorado House, Moves On To Senate
Beauty · Beauty News · Hair · Natural

CROWN Act Passes Colorado House, Moves On To Senate

The centennial state may become the fourth to ban hair discrimination.
By Jennifer Ford · Feb 13, 2020
'Hair Love' Wins Oscar For Best Animated Short Film
Oscars

'Hair Love' Wins Oscar For Best Animated Short Film

Writer Matthew A. Cherry dedicated his award to Kobe Bryant.
By Joi-Marie McKenzie · Feb 9, 2020
Gabrielle Union Invites Student Told To Cut Off Locs To The Oscars
Celebrity

Gabrielle Union Invites Student Told To Cut Off Locs To The Oscars

Union, Dwyane Wade, and "Hair Love's" Matthew A. Cherry invited Texas high school student DeAndre Arnold to the awards after his school suspended him for refusing to cut his locs.
By Essence · Feb 9, 2020
Ellen DeGeneres And Alicia Keys Surprise Texas Teen With $20K Scholarship
Beauty · Hair · Locs · Natural

Ellen DeGeneres And Alicia Keys Surprise Texas Teen With $20K Scholarship

DeAndre Arnold was told to cut his locs in order to walk in his graduation. Ellen is now pleading his case, and investing in his future.
By Shalwah Evans · Jan 30, 2020
Texas Teen Receives Ultimatum: Cut Locs Or Forgo Graduation Ceremony
Hair · Natural · News

Texas Teen Receives Ultimatum: Cut Locs Or Forgo Graduation Ceremony

Deandre Arnold has been growing his locs since the seventh grade. His high school now says he's in violation of the district's dress code.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jan 22, 2020
Hair Discrimination Is Now Illegal In New Jersey
Beauty · Hair · Natural

Hair Discrimination Is Now Illegal In New Jersey

There are still 47 states that need to make it illegal. Here’s how you can help.
By Jennifer Ford · Dec 18, 2019
Cory Booker Officially Joins The Fight Against Black Hair Discrimination
Beauty · Beauty News · Hair

Cory Booker Officially Joins The Fight Against Black Hair Discrimination

The Democratic presidential candidate is pushing to have the CROWN Act taken to the federal level.
By Shalwah Evans · Dec 5, 2019
Larry Sims Posts Heartwarming Tribute To Gabrielle Union After 'America's Got Talent' Firing
Beauty · Beauty News

Larry Sims Posts Heartwarming Tribute To Gabrielle Union After 'America's Got Talent' Firing

Her flawless beauty is an inspiration that deserves praise.
By Shalwah Evans · Dec 2, 2019
New York City Salon Will Learn How To Style Black Hair After Once Barring Braids And Afros
News

New York City Salon Will Learn How To Style Black Hair After Once Barring Braids And Afros

A swanky salon on New York City's Upper East Side will be required to style Black hair after an investigation into racial discrimination.
By Tanya A. Christian · Nov 13, 2019
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