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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.
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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.
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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.
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13 natural hairstyle ideas to try for the holidays
Check out these holiday hairstyles ideas that look amazing on naturally curly hair textures.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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US Air Force changes hair requirements for women
The Air Force will now allow women to have longer braids, ponytails and bangs.
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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.
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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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'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
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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