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The Army Is Expanding Allowed Hairstyles For Women

By NPR News May 23, 2021

Another newly approved ponytail, as shown in an Army photo. U.S. Army

The newest changes mean women can keep their hair either a bun, single ponytail, two braids or a single braid; locks, braids, twists or cornrows can come together in one or two braids or a ponytail; and braids or a ponytail can go as far down as the bottom of the shoulder blades.Read More

‘Our Hair Is Literally A Crown.’ Washington Lawmakers Consider Ban On Race-Based Hair Bias

By Austin Jenkins January 29, 2020

uppporters of a bill to ban race-based hair discrimination pose for a photo following a public hearing in Olympia on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. CREDIT: Austin Jenkins/N3

On Tuesday, a panel of state lawmakers heard passionate -- and unanimous -- testimony in favor of legislation that would define race to include traits such as hair texture and hairstyles like Afros, braids, locs and twists.Read More

‘Hair Love’ Uses Animation To Bring A Story Of Natural Hair In Black Families To Life

By NPR News August 28, 2019

The new animated short Hair Love follows the story of an African American father trying to do his daughter's hair. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Animation

Conceived and directed by Matthew Cherry, it follows the story of an African American father — Stephen — and his daughter, Zuri. Stephen is trying to learn how to do Zuri's glorious natural hair.Read More