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Catholic Schools Call Braids 'Inappropriate' Despite Law

These institutions of education still uphold discrimination.
by Adrian Moore
12.02.19
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Principal Accused Of Cutting Student's Dreadlocks

A mother's response to racism against her son.
by Nigel Roberts
03.29.18
The Sound of Change Live - London
Online Debate Stirs Over Beyoncé's Natural Hair

An online debate ensued over whether social media photos of Beyoncé showed all her natural hair or styles with added-in…
by Clarissa Hamlin
12.19.17
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Toy Company Empowers Girls To Embrace Natural Hair

Yelitsa Jean-Charles launched Healthy Roots Dolls to encourage Black girls to embrace their natural hair.
by NewsOne Staff
12.03.17
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Are Braids Too ‘Urban’ For Banana Republic Workers?

Destiny Tompkins, a Banana Republic employee, claims that she was discriminated against by her manager over her box braids.
by NewsOne Staff
10.07.17
Father and daughter in the park
Film To Display Black Fatherhood

Matthew Cherry is creating "Hair Love," an animated short film about a Black father trying to do his daughter's hair…
by Joshua Adams, Contributor
07.12.17
Celebrity Sightings in New York City - March 10, 2017
Here’s How The Internet Reacts When Michelle Obama…

First Lady Michelle Obama elicits some strong reactions on social media when she rocks her natural hair.
04.04.17
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30 Times Solange Knowles Slayed The Fashion Game
06.24.16
A parking corner for bikes outside a ZARA shop. With the...
Zara Accused Of Telling Worker To Remove Braids

A Toronto, Canada woman is speaking out against two managers at Zara after they complained about her box braids, calling…
04.12.16
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Toronto Bar Sends Black Woman Home Over Natural…

A restaurant in Toronto, Canada is facing backlash after a Black employee in training was sent home because of her natural…
03.29.16
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Every Time Blue Ivy’s Baby Hair & Afro…
02.08.16
Female African American Soldier Series: Saluting
About Time: Marine Corps Uniform Board Finally Allows…

After a long battle to include protective hairstyles for women of color in their uniform policy, the Marine Corps Uniform…
12.21.15
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