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absolutelythe men above look like they take pretty good care of their hair.
but like i said in most black women's mind they are still comparing their natural best to the higher grades of hair
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This is why Ill never understand hair hats
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but like i said in most black women's mind they are still comparing their natural best to the higher grades of hair
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well then they should knock it off.
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humans don't do what they should do more often than not...........*
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shyt is sad breh
NobodyReally
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It's a little deeper than that:
The main historical law against Black women's hair was the 1786 Tignon Law in Louisiana, enacted by Spanish Governor Esteban Rodrรญguez Mirรณ. This law, along with others, aimed to suppress the social status of free Black women by requiring them to cover their hair with a headscarf, known as a tignon, to prevent them from attracting white men and competing with white women. While the law was intended to shame women of color, they subverted it by wearing the tignons in fashionable and elaborate ways.
The Tignon Law
- Purpose: The law was a response to the perceived social threat from increasingly successful free women of color who adorned their hair with beads, ribbons, and jewels.
- Enforcement: It was meant to diminish the visibility and status of Black women, even those who were free, by mandating they cover their hair with a simple headscarf.
- Response: Instead of suppressing their identity, Black women transformed the tignon into a new form of cultural expression.
- Repeal: The law was no longer enforced after Louisiana became a U.S. territory in 1803.
Beyond the Tignon Law
- Slavery: During slavery, Black women were often required to cover their hair, or were subject to practices that aligned with Eurocentric beauty standards to erase their cultural identity.
- Modern discrimination: While explicit laws were repealed, the discrimination persisted, leading to legal battles over "natural hair" policies.
- In 1970, Beverly Jenkins was denied a promotion in the Blue Cross by her white supervisor due to her afro.
- In 1976, the federal court case Jenkins v. Blue Cross Mutual Hospital Insurance determined that afros were protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. However, the case did not extend protections against hair discrimination.
- In the 2010s, natural hairstyles saw an increase in popularity; however, the popularity also resulted in increased attention to dress codes and hair regulations as African American workers and students across the U.S. were subjected to punishment due to their hair.
- CROWN Act: In recent years, some states have adopted the CROWN Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) to combat hair discrimination in schools and workplaces.
- In August 2018, there was also a young girl at Christ the King Elementary School in Terrytown, Louisiana, who was sent home from school because of her braided hairstyle with extensions.
- More recently, in December of 2018, a black high school student was forced to choose between cutting off his locs or forfeiting a wrestling match. The video footage of his hair being cut went viral, resulting in the refereeโs suspension by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association and an investigation by the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights. That was also when Governor Newsom became aware of the severity of this issue.
NobodyReally
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Untangling Black Hair Discrimination
Hair is deeply personal. Our hair is an opportunity to express ourselves, forming a crucial part of our identities and representing our freedom and values. In no world should our hairstyles get us suspended from school or prevent us from getting a dream promotion at work. Yet for many Black people in the UK, these experiences are a common reality.Hair discrimination negatively affects peopleโs daily lives and self-esteem. Black hair is rich in culture and diverse in styles, but Black women are often told that their hair doesnโt fit society's standards of beauty. We believe that all hair should be celebrated โ including textured hair as it naturally grows and protective styles such as braids, twists or locs. Starting in the US, we co-founded the CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Coalition and the CROWN act to help end Black hair discrimination through legislative advocacy and societal change. Our work has only just begun. Weโre taking steps to deepen our commitment to ending race-based hair discrimination in the UK, too โ because no matter how we wear our hair, we all deserve to feel beautiful.
Black people have been fighting for centuries to reclaim their hair power ever since slaves were shaved bald to be seen as โcleanโ, stripping a key part of their identities. Despite all the joy in Black hair, it often sees more discrimination than celebration, with over half of Black people feeling the need to change their hairstyle.
Black hair and Western beauty standards
We live in a world where Western beauty standards dictate whatโs seen as beautiful โ and Black hairstyles donโt fit. This creates bias โ meaning that Black people are judged or looked down on simply because of their hair. We rarely see a Black woman with her natural hair playing the princess, hero or main character in a film. Whether itโs in childrenโs cartoons, or celebrities in magazines, itโs usually only long, straight hair that is seen as โgood hairโ. Because of this, Black people are often made to believe that their hair isnโt acceptable or presentable, as itโs labelled unprofessional, messy or even ugly. Not only does this create a societal pressure that Black women should straighten or chemically alter their hair to fit in, but it sends a dangerous message that Black hair isnโt good enough. Growing up and always being reminded that youโre different negatively impacts Black people. Experiencing these microaggressions can lead to low self-esteem and makes Black women feel that they canโt express their beauty โ and most importantly themselves โ without being devalued.
Ending hair discrimination in the UK
Hair discrimination is a complex issue. The Equality Act doesnโt explicitly include protection for Black hair, which means that discrimination based on hairstyles and presentation still isn't illegal in the UK. From school uniform policies and workplace dress codes, to simply walking down the street, an astounding 63% of Black adults have experienced hair discrimination.
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it's deeper than that
they are in africa wearing hair hats
the pressure is more internal than external
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NobodyReally
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White supremacy is worldwide, though, and last I checked, they colonized Africa first.
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i see what you are saying
from what i see though it's more internally motivated
the choices women make as individuals hold more weight than whatever else & things change when different choices are made
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ReturnOfJudah
Veteran
Biblical and a curse from God. Open your bible
Heafcliffe
Hope there's puddin' in the clink...
Fukk the hair, that Nawlins' accent tho
That excuse would make sense if black men still wore conks and the 60s never happened.
