Black Hair

Black Texas Teen Learns He Won't Walk At Graduation Unless He Cuts His Locs

High school senior DeAndre Arnold said he's fighting the district's policy because he's "willing to take a stand."
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When Non-Black Minorities Wear Cornrows And Locs, Is It Appropriation?

The answer is simple: Absolutely.
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Nappy Hair Is Still Good Hair

An H&M ad campaign started a heated discussion about what's considered presentable when it comes to Black girls' hair.
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Roc Nation, NFL Reportedly Backing Nonprofit Now Under Fire For Locs-Cutting Posts

Old tweets showing two young Black men at a Chicago-based organization getting their hair cut for a "better life" sparked criticism on Twitter.
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Ref Who Made Black Wrestler Cut Dreadlocks May Sue For Defamation

Alan Maloney was in the spotlight in December after making teen wrestler Andrew Johnson cut his hair, sparking outrage about racism and cultural bias.
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Black Actors, Models Discuss Lack Of Stylists Who Can Do Black Hair

“Most black actresses come to a new set w/ their hair done (me) or bring their wigs & clip-ins w/them,” actress Yvette Nicole Brown tweeted.
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What’s It Going To Take For Black Hair To Be Seen As Professional?

Whether we’re wearing weaves, waves or TWAs, Black people should be judged by what’s inside our heads, not what’s on top.
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The Army Banned Her Dreadlocks — Until She Fought Back

Captain Whennah Andrews was forced to wear a wig because her dreadlocks didn’t comply with the Army’s grooming policy.
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4 Questions About Hair That Black Girls Are Tired Of Answering

It’s OK to be curious, but black women are not a curiosity.
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Video Of High School Wrestler Forced To Cut Locs Sparks Outrage

The Buena Regional School District said the referee involved will no longer be allowed to officiate any contests with its students.
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