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Texas Teen’s Dreadlock Controversy Wasn’t Missed By Ellen & Alicia Keyes
A Southeast Texas teenager was gifted $20, 000 to attend college during an appearance on the Ellen show. 18-year old Deandre Arnold of Mont Belvieu, about 30 minutes east of Houston, has been at the center of controversy over the length of his dreadlocks. Barbers Hill ISD says Arnold has to cut his hair to… Read more »
Bullies Pin Down and Cut 12-Year Old Girl’s Locks During Recess
It happened at a Christian school in Northern Virginia; a 12-year black girl was reportedly held down by 3 sixth-grade classmates who bullied her and cut her locks. Amari Allen told several media outlets that during recess, she was on her way down a slide at Immanuel Christian School in Springfield last Monday when one… Read more »
FTW Teen Rejected by Six Flags Because of Dreads Catches Eye of Modeling Agency
A Fort Worth teen who was rejected for employment at Six Flags Over Texas a few months ago is now well on his way to a lucrative modeling career. 17-year old Kerion Washington’s story went viral last month after he tried to get a job at the amusement park in Arlington, but was told that… Read more »
Rihanna’s hairstylist says she personally requested dreadlocks for ‘Ocean’s 8’
Barry Wetcher/Warner Bros.Rihanna fans are praising the singer for bringing a diverse representation of a black wom…
Ciara Debuts New Faux Dreadlocks Hairstyle
As she settles into motherhood, Ciara has showed off her new easy-to-manage hairstyle.
The singer posted several photos of her blonde…