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Feb 23, 2023, 11:01 PM
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#FreeTheCurls: Why ABC News' Janai Norman chose to embrace her natural hair on TV
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.Feb 23, 2023, 11:01 PM
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Aug 12, 2022, 4:03 AM
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Tennessee woman eases back to school stress for single moms by offering 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.Aug 12, 2022, 4:03 AM
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Jun 28, 2022, 2:45 PM
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National Crown Day 2022: 16 states have passed laws to ban 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.Jun 28, 2022, 2:45 PM
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Dec 16, 2021, 4:00 AM
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13 gorgeous natural hairstyle ideas to try for the holidays
Check out these holiday hairstyles ideas that look amazing on naturally curly hair textures.Dec 16, 2021, 4:00 AM
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Sep 22, 2021, 10:30 AM
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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.Sep 22, 2021, 10:30 AM
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Aug 25, 2021, 3:37 PM
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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.Aug 25, 2021, 3:37 PM
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Aug 20, 2021, 3:01 PM
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Pinterest launches new feature allowing users to filter hair searches by texture or type
Pinterest has rolled out a new search feature that allows pinners to search and filter hairstyles based on specific hair texture or type.Aug 20, 2021, 3:01 PM
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Aug 17, 2021, 9:54 AM
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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.Aug 17, 2021, 9:54 AM
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Aug 2, 2021, 3:16 PM
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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.Aug 2, 2021, 3:16 PM
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Jul 8, 2021, 5:24 PM
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Natural hair swim caps rejection sparks conversation on coded bias, gatekeeping and representation
The International Swimming Federation banned the use of Soul Caps, swim caps for natural hair, at the Olympics.Jul 8, 2021, 5:24 PM
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May 15, 2021, 2:00 PM
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North Carolina teen athlete speaks out after being forced to cut hair
Black student speaks out after being made to cut her hair to play in softball game.May 15, 2021, 2:00 PM
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Mar 4, 2021, 1:02 PM
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Connecticut passes CROWN Act 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.Mar 4, 2021, 1:02 PM
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Feb 18, 2021, 12:07 PM
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Hairstylist shares how to braid hair 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.Feb 18, 2021, 12:07 PM
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Feb 12, 2021, 11:54 AM
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Tia Mowry reflects on learning to love her natural hair in defiance of beauty standards
Tia Mowry opened up to Elle magazine about learning to love her natural hair in defiance of beauty standards.Feb 12, 2021, 11:54 AM
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Jan 22, 2021, 2:50 PM
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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.Jan 22, 2021, 2:50 PM
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Nov 12, 2020, 3:23 PM
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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.Nov 12, 2020, 3:23 PM
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Oct 23, 2020, 5:09 PM
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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.Oct 23, 2020, 5:09 PM
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Sep 22, 2020, 12:51 PM
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House passes bill that would make natural hair discrimination illegal nationwide
The U.S. House of Representatives passed The Crown Act to end hair discrimination nationwide.Sep 22, 2020, 12:51 PM
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Sep 7, 2020, 11:47 AM
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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.Sep 7, 2020, 11:47 AM
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Aug 5, 2020, 1:28 PM
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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.Aug 5, 2020, 1:28 PM
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Feb 7, 2020, 2:23 PM
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Maryland 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.Feb 7, 2020, 2:23 PM
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Jan 30, 2020, 4:26 PM
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Texas 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.Jan 30, 2020, 4:26 PM
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Jan 23, 2020, 5:09 AM
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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.Jan 23, 2020, 5:09 AM
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Jan 2, 2020, 12:52 PM
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California law banning discrimination against natural hair officially goes into effect
California was the first state to ban natural hair discrimination in the U.S.Jan 2, 2020, 12:52 PM
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Dec 5, 2019, 12:11 PM
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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.Dec 5, 2019, 12:11 PM
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Jul 22, 2018, 6:36 AM
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7 stylish black women at Curlfest tell us what natural hair means to them
Women rocking braids, curls, locs and more celebrate natural hair at Curlfest.Jul 22, 2018, 6:36 AM
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Jul 4, 2019, 10:55 AM
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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.Jul 4, 2019, 10:55 AM
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May 21, 2019, 1:17 PM
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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.May 21, 2019, 1:17 PM
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Oct 3, 2019, 3:18 PM
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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.Oct 3, 2019, 3:18 PM
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Feb 19, 2019, 12:37 PM
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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.Feb 19, 2019, 12:37 PM
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Aug 9, 2019, 4:20 AM
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Sen. Holly J. Mitchell: Why I'm leading the charge against natural hair discrimination in America
State Sen. Holly J. Mitchell discusses her journey toward banning natural hair discrimination in California.Aug 9, 2019, 4:20 AM
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