Celebrating black hair
Race in America
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For decades - Black Americans have faced discrimination based on their hair styles and texture. Everything from Afros, to braids, to cornrows have been targeted. A recent national study found that girls as young as 5 years old have faced hair discrimination that can last a lifetime.
Toni Waterman recently checked out an art exhibit dedicated to black hair, and fighting hair discrimination.
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