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Why NYC’s Ban Against Hair Discrimination Is so Important for WOC

HipLatina
Bias and discrimination against curly haired people of African descent is as old as cuando cuca bailaba — as my Dominican mom would say. In other words, it’s been around for centuries and its deeply rooted in racial discrimination and...
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Upcoming Documentary Discusses The Potential Dangers of ‘Black’ Hair Products

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
One woman has decided to produce a documentary exposing the extreme dangers of popular black haircare products including relaxers, hot oil treatments and leave-in conditioners among others. Back in April 2018, natural hair blogger Tola Okogwu appeared in a BBC...