Posts Tagged ‘Black Hair’
Black hair restrictions in schools are a return to the Black Codes
A reflection on all of the Black children who, over the course of the past semester, have been punished, disciplined or otherwise called out and singled out for wearing braids, locks, natural hair or any other culturally expressive hairstyle.
Read MoreOnly Blonde White Waitresses Are Allowed To Have Hair Highlights At Hooters?
Farryn Johnson has filed a complaint after being fired from her waitressing job for adding highlights to her hair like some of her coworkers.
Read MoreWho Doesn’t Want a Barbie That Looks Like Them?
Natural Girls United is the brainchild of one mother who couldn’t find dolls that represented her daughter.
Read MoreTiana Parker Hair Controversy
One Oklahoma school’s dress code is under review after Tiana Parker’s family felt her hair was unfairly targeted.
Read MoreJestina Clayton Wins Battle Against Utah Over Hair Braiding
One woman wins her case against the state of Utah and will be able to continue supplementing her income by braiding hair without a license.
Read MoreLandlord Puts Up “Whites Only” Sign on Pool, Says Black Girl’s Hair Clouds the Water
A young Black girl’s father successfully sued after she was banned from using her complex pool by the landlord.
Read MoreBlack Women’s Transitions to Natural Hair
Zina Saro-Wiwa explores the trend for Black women like herself to let their hair go natural in the face of racism.
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