For Many Black Women, Hair Is Identity
- 4 years ago
It’s never “just hair.”
In more than 40 states, it is legal for Black individuals to be sent home from school or fired from their jobs for wearing their natural hair. While legislation is currently working to make hair discrimination illegal in the United States, the Black female experience is greatly impacted by the Eurocentric standards of beauty that are introduced to girls at a young age. “Just Hair” explores Makeba Ross’ journey of growing up with Black hair and her ultimate decision to wear her natural hair with pride.
In more than 40 states, it is legal for Black individuals to be sent home from school or fired from their jobs for wearing their natural hair. While legislation is currently working to make hair discrimination illegal in the United States, the Black female experience is greatly impacted by the Eurocentric standards of beauty that are introduced to girls at a young age. “Just Hair” explores Makeba Ross’ journey of growing up with Black hair and her ultimate decision to wear her natural hair with pride.