Empowering Curls: Advocating for Black Hair Equality

This week Shar, delves into topics related to advocacy, inclusion, and empowerment,  focusing on the experiences of individuals with Afros experiences with hair discrimination in various settings, ranging from sports to schools and workplaces. The episode highlights stories of individuals who faced challenges due to their natural hairstyles and discussed the broader implications of systemic racism in such discriminatory practices.

 

This episode touches on the importance of advocating for oneself and others, navigating hierarchies to address issues, and pushing back against discriminatory policies and practices,  shedding light on the detrimental impact of hair discrimination and the need for broader conversations around inclusivity and diversity.

 

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