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2 years ago

Why this ABC News correspondent challenged TV standards with her natural hair

ABC News' Janai Norman shares the challenges black women face for wearing natural air while at work and why she decided to take a stand.
2 years ago
Janai Norman is shown on the set of "Good Morning America," on April 29, 2019.
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Woman eases back to school stress for single moms with free hair braiding

A Tennessee-based woman, Brittany Starks, is easing back-to-school stress for single mothers by offering free hair braiding for children.
2 years ago
A Tennessee-based woman, Brittany Starks, is easing back-to-school stress for single mothers by offering free hair braiding for children.
2 years ago

National Crown Day 2022: 16 states have banned natural hair discrimination

National Crown Day is back for a third year to celebrate Black hair independence on the anniversary of the inaugural signing of the Crown Act.
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Tips to show some love for your hair

Celebrity hairstylist Takisha Sturdivant-Drew has some advice to breathe new life into your locks.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Tips to show some love for your hair
3 years ago

13 natural hairstyle ideas to try for the holidays

Check out these holiday hairstyles ideas that look amazing on naturally curly hair textures.
3 years ago
Teyonah Parris, Keke Palmer and Chloe Bailey are seen in composited file images.
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A look at CROWN Act, which bans discrimination because of hair

"GMA" sponsor Dove was instrumental in getting the law passed after a number of Black children were forced to cut their hair or remove their braids.
3 years ago
VIDEO: A look at CROWN Act, which bans discrimination because of hair
3 years ago

Father seeks $1M after teacher cut his daughter's hair without permission

Jimmy Hoffmeyer, a Michigan father, seeks $1 million after a teacher cut his daughter's hair without his permission.
3 years ago
Jurnee Hoffmeyer is seen in an undated file photo.
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Dad says teacher cut his biracial daughter's hair without permission

Jimmy Hoffmeyer is fighting back over the incident involving his 7-year-old daughter, Jurnee, and is pushing for change.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Dad says teacher cut his biracial daughter's hair without permission
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'Black hair is professional': Woman proudly rocks natural hair for new headshot

North Carolina-based healthcare administration professional Koai Martin proudly rocked her natural hair in her new professional headshot and inspires others.
3 years ago
Koai Martin proudly rocks natural hair in new headshots and shared on LinkedIn. Her post continues to inspire many others.
3 years ago

Pinterest launches new feature allowing users to filter hair searches by texture

Pinterest has rolled out a new search feature that allows pinners to search and filter hairstyles based on specific hair texture or type.
3 years ago
Pinterest created a search tool to empower pinners to search for hair inspiration across different textures and types.
3 years ago

Mom's fight against hair bias sparks statewide changes in Illinois

Ida Nelson, 38, is fighting against hair discrimination in Illinois on behalf of her son.
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Ida Nelson, 38, and her son Gus "Jett" Hawkins, 4, of Chicago, pose together in an undated family photo.
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7-year-old pushes educational app to include diverse hairstyles

Morgan Bugg, 7, convinced the Freckle app to add more diverse hairstyles in its avatar customization options.
3 years ago
Morgan Bugg, 7, from Brentwood, Tennessee, convinced the educational app Freckle to include Black hairstyles in its avatar options.
3 years ago

Ban on swim caps for natural hair at Olympics is latest barrier for Black swimmers

The International Swimming Federation banned the use of Soul Caps, swim caps for natural hair, at the Olympics.
3 years ago
The International Swimming Federation's rejection of Soul Cap use at the Tokyo Olympics has sparked a conversation on bias and representation in swimming.
3 years ago

Activists push for anti-discrimination laws focused on natural hair on ‘Crown Day’

California celebrates two years since the CROWN Act was passed, which outlaws natural hair discrimination.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Activists push for anti-discrimination laws focused on natural hair on ‘Crown Day’
4 years ago

Black student speaks out after being made to cut her hair to play in softball game

Black student speaks out after being made to cut her hair to play in softball game.
4 years ago
Hillside High School student, Nicole Pyles (seen on the left), plays in a softball game on April 19 with her beaded knotless braids tied in a ponytail in Durham, N.C.
4 years ago

Connecticut moves to become latest state to ban natural hair discrimination

Connecticut is on track to become the next state to pass The Crown Act which bans natural hair discrimination in schools and workplaces.
4 years ago
A woman with curly hair is seen in this stock photo.
4 years ago

Hairstylist shares how to braid like a boss at home during the pandemic

Hairstylist Niani Barracks has taken her hair tutorials online amid the pandemic to teach others how to braid at home.
4 years ago
Hairstylist Niani Barracks has been hosting online hair tutorials during the pandemic.
4 years ago

Tia Mowry reflects on learning to love her natural hair

Tia Mowry opened up to Elle magazine about learning to love her natural hair in defiance of beauty standards.
4 years ago
Tia Mowry attends an event on Feb. 4, 2020, in New York City.
4 years ago

This is the story of Black hair

Author Emma Dabiri says the stigma around Afro-textured hair is a construct. Here's where the myth comes from.
4 years ago
VIDEO:  This is the story of Black hair
4 years ago

US Air Force changes hair requirements for women

The Air Force will now allow women to have longer braids, ponytails and bangs.
4 years ago
In this April 18, 2020, file photo, Air Force Academy cadets take an oath during their graduation ceremony in Colorado Springs, Colo.
4 years ago

Brooklyn resident, Simone Williams, honored by Guiness World record for biggest afro

Janai Norman reports on the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
4 years ago
VIDEO: Brooklyn resident, Simone Williams, honored by Guiness World record for biggest afro
4 years ago

UPS ends ban on beards, natural hairstyles and gender-specific guidelines

UPS ends ban on beards, natural hairstyles and gender-specific guidelines.
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In this April 29, 2020, file photo, a UPS worker delivers packages in New York.
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'Bad Hair' exposes truths surrounding Black hair through comedy and drama

Hulu original, "Bad Hair," exposes scary truths surrounding Black hair through comedy and drama.
4 years ago
Elle Lorraine stars in the 2020 film, "Bad Hair."
4 years ago

House passes bill that would make natural hair discrimination illegal

The U.S. House of Representatives passed The Crown Act to end hair discrimination nationwide.
4 years ago
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Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas shows off natural hair along with a heartfelt message

Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas posted a photo of her long, natural hair along with a heartfelt message.
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Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas teaches Jay Pharoah gymnastics in Los Angeles, March 2, 2020.
4 years ago

Kerry Washington wears amazing Afro on Town & Country's September 2020 issue

Kerry Washington stars on the cover of Town & Country's September 2020 issue with fabulous 'fro look.
4 years ago
Kerry Washington on "Town & Country's," September 2020 issue.
5 years ago

County becomes first in the nation to ban hair discrimination

Maryland county becomes the first in the nation to ban discrimination against hairstyles on a local level.
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Teen in school dreadlock controversy gets $20,000 scholarship, high-profile support

The Texas teen Deandre Arnold has received waves of online support and a generous scholarship gift from celebrities.
5 years ago
Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres presents a scholarship check to DeAndre Arnold, who made national news after his school told him he couldn’t walk at graduation unless he cut his dreadlocks, Jan. 29, 2020, on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."
5 years ago

Small town at the center of new dreadlock controversy

A Texas high school is in the spotlight after parents of two students said their sons face in-school suspension over their hair length.
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Kaden Bradford, 16, pictured here, was told he could not return to school, Barbers Hill High School in Mont Belvieu, Texas, unless he cuts his dreadlock, his mother Cindy Bradford, told ABC News.
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Texas town causing uproar with new dreadlock controversy

A Texas high school student was told he’d receive in-school suspension due to the length of his dreadlocks.
5 years ago
VIDEO: Texas town causing uproar with new dreadlock controversy
5 years ago

California law banning discrimination against natural hair goes into effect

California was the first state to ban natural hair discrimination in the U.S.
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Sen. Cory Booker announces 1st federal bill to ban natural hair discrimination

Senator Cory Booker unveils a bill to ban discrimination based on hair textures and hairstyles commonly associated with a particular race or national origin.
5 years ago
An undated stock photo depicts a young woman with curly hair.
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7 stylish black women on what natural hair means to them

Women rocking braids, curls, locs and more celebrate natural hair at Curlfest.
5 years ago
Diamond and Allie traveled from North Carolina to attend Curlfest 2018.
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California becomes the 1st state to ban natural hair discrimination

California has become the first state to ban natural hair discrimination in the United States under new law.
5 years ago
An undated stock photo depicts a young woman with curly hair.
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Serena Williams' husband, Alexis Ohanian, applies to natural hair Facebook groups

Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian joined 'Natural Hair Facebook Groups' to help style his daughter's hair.
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Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams attends The Metropolitan Museum Of Art's 2019 Costume Institute Benefit "Camp: Notes On Fashion" at Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 6, 2019, in New York City.
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Cincinnati slated to become the next city to ban discrimination against natural hair

Cincinnati is slated to become the next city to ban discrimination against natural hair.
5 years ago
An undated stock photo depicts a young woman with curly hair.
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Black, natural hair gets new protections in New York City

The legal guidance by New York City is reported to be the first in the country.
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Sen. Holly Mitchell: Why I'm leading the charge against natural hair discrimination

State Sen. Holly J. Mitchell discusses her journey toward banning natural hair discrimination in California.
5 years ago
Senator Holly J. Mitchell shares her experience toward getting a law passed that protects people against natural hair discrimination in California.