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.
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.
These Celebrities Showed Out For World Afro Day 2020
It was the ultimate big hair, don't care moment.
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.
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.
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.
CROWN Act Passes Colorado House, Moves On To Senate
The centennial state may become the fourth to ban hair discrimination.
'Hair Love' Wins Oscar For Best Animated Short Film
Writer Matthew A. Cherry dedicated his award to Kobe Bryant.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Larry Sims Posts Heartwarming Tribute To Gabrielle Union After 'America's Got Talent' Firing
Her flawless beauty is an inspiration that deserves praise.
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.
Natural Hair Industry Convention Founders Talk Discrimination And The CROWN Act
This year's event was about networking, learning, and ending natural hair discrimination.
An Aveda Salon Charged A Black Woman Extra For Having Textured Hair, We Need Answers
"I want to put pressure on black and brown folks, but also our allies to start speaking up."
A Texas Teen's Dispute With Six Flags’ Hair Policy Reinforces The Need For The CROWN Act
Kerion Washington’s Six Flags job denial might have turned positive, but it touches on a larger issue of hair discrimination.
New York City Releases New Guidelines Putting An End To Discrimination Based On Hair
New Yorkers will be able to seek legal recourse if they have been discriminated against because of how they choose to maintain their hair.