A new study finds what many Black women have heard for years: natural hair could cost them a job. The Duke University study finds that discrimination against natural Black hairstyles is prevalent among those making hiring decisions. The study compared 4 different job candidates: a Black woman with natural hair, a Black woman with straight… Read more »
Posts Tagged: natural hair
Did Gabby Get Fired From AGT Because Her Hairstyles Were ‘Too Black’?
Let’s just cut to the chase ‘raht now! Rumor has it that Gabrielle Union may have been fired from ‘America’s Got Talent’ because her hair styles were “too black.” Gabby’s hairstylist Larry Sims, has come to her defense on IG, posting a video of some of the hairstyles she wore during her run on the show. … Read more »
Controversy Over Black Girl’s Hair in Ad Campaign
Okay so, with all of the controversy surrounding natural hair in the workplace and schools and in general, it didn’t long for the Internet to speak out over a photo of at least one school child pictured in H&M’s new kids campaign. A long IG post by IG user vernonfrancois, writes in part: “My heart… Read more »
The Grio ‘Nappily’ Review: ‘Wild Sex is Not an Option’
In a review of ‘Nappily Ever After’ dubbed ‘5 times ‘Nappily Ever After’ proved a Black woman’s struggle is real AF,’ writer Courtey Wills talks about the natural and/or otherwise hair woes of black women. She says the movie nails it when it comes to swimming pools, rain, a bad day at the hair dresser… Read more »