Hi John,
Nationwide, there have been attacks on Black hair — from school administrators sending children home for having locs to corporate leaders deeming certain styles unprofessional.
However, at Color Of Change, we have been fighting back, John. For example, the CROWN Act, which ensures Black people are protected against hair discrimination in schools and workplaces, is now the law in more than 20 states.
While the federal CROWN Act still has not passed the U.S. Senate, Color Of Change is constantly reflecting on how anti-Blackness permeates the hair industry and society at large, as well as examining ways that we can leverage our collective power to demand care for Black women — and our hair.
Tune in Monday, March 13, at 7 p.m. ET to watch the latest episode of Color Of Change’s Black History Now Live video series about the connections between Black hair and mental health. Join COC Communications Director Amity Paye as she discusses those connections with Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, a clinical psychologist, hair historian and founder of PsychoHairapy, a practice linking Black women’s hair and mental health. The episode premieres tonight at 7 p.m. ET on COC’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
When we consistently are targeted for our hair and the styles we choose, it can impact our personal well-being. That’s why Dr. Mbilishaka’s work uses hair as an entry point for healing.
You don’t want to miss this conversation. And stay tuned for even more from Color Of Change’s Black History Now Live series through April.
Until Justice Is Real,
The Color Of Change Team
