Natural Hairstyles

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May 10, 2022
The Louisiana Senate shot down legislation to protect students and workers in the state from discrimination based on their hairstyles. 
February 2, 2022
Missouri legislators explored a bill banning bias “on the basis of hair texture and protective hairstyles" in state-funded schools.
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July 1, 2021
The International Olympic Committee has denied an application for swim gear Black-owned brand Soul Cap, and folks are outraged.
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November 13, 2020
UPS lifts ban on Black natural hairstyles, beards, braids, afros, and gender based guidelines in an effort to promote diversity.
August 13, 2020
According to researchers from Duke University, Black women who rock natural hairstyles are less likely to land job interviews,
December 21, 2012
theGRIO Q&A - What's next for the former meteorologist, who has made this plight part of her professional mission? We…
November 1, 2012
ESSAY - Maybe more people in the generation after me will embrace and encourage natural hair...
September 2, 2012
Why are some women still struggling with the process of maintaining natural hairstyles -- or even going back to the…
March 23, 2012
A picture recently surfaced on the Internet of Michelle Obama with blogger and author ('Natural Chica') Maeling Tapp's natural curly…
February 29, 2012
The British star, 39, said she stopped using chemical relaxers typically used by black women to straighten their locks after…
February 28, 2012
MADAME NOIRE - As a woman with an afro, I applauded her, and thought she looked stunning...
February 27, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - By wearing a natural afro at the Oscars ceremony, Davis challenged limiting beliefs about unprocessed hair and…
December 22, 2011
theGRIO REPORT - Zahara Jolie-Pitt's debut of a braided hair extension style on Tuesday caused quite a stir, stealing attention…