Ep. 28: I am not my hair! Or am I?
Feb 20, 2019
Today we are talking about the recent NYC ban on discrimination based on hair! The NYC Commission on Human Rights specifically asserts the right of people to have "natural hair, treated or untreated hairstyles such as locs, cornrows, twists, braids, Bantu knots, fades, Afros, and/or the right to keep their hair in an uncut or untrimmed state." -NY Times This is a huge step in the right direction! How many of you all have been victims of race discrimination by way of hair? On this episode, I am going to talk about this recent ban and will share some of my personal experiences as a black woman trying to self express in the workplace. FREEda's World Podcast is sponsored by FREEda Women NYC. An accessories and apparel line. We use fashion as a platform to help professional women reach their full potential and achieve desired results. Check out our latest accessories at www.freedawomennyc.com References on today's show: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/18/style/hair-discrimination-new-york-city.html https://freedawomennyc.com/blogs/6-essential-tips-for-dressing-with-confidence-at-work/black-women-and-the-natural-hair-bias-the-importance-of-self-expression-in-corporate-americ