Dreadlocks have long been a popular hairstyle for both men and women, with roots traced back millennia to diverse cultures throughout the world. In recent years, dreadlocks have regained appeal among ...

The U.S. Navy has ended a long-standing hair policy that critics say unfairly targeted women of color in the service. Last week, the naval branch announced via Facebook that it will now allow ...

CLUTCH - In a market in which all must sell their labor for profit, discrimination against natural hairstyles decidedly limits the options of people of color, who at times must choose between being ...

The U.S. Navy announced new hair rules for female sailors his week, saying they can now wear dreadlocks, ponytails and styled buns while in uniform. The Navy’s announcement came in a live broadcast on ...

Hairstyles such as dreadlocks, cornrows and afros could soon be expressly allowed and protected against discrimination in Wake County schools. The Wake County school board’s policy committee backed ...

These are just a few examples of the ways American culture punishes black Americans who don’t conform to white ideals of professionalism at work and at school. Civil rights lawyers have long argued ...

BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC) – The attorney representing several police women facing disciplinary charges after failing to remove their dreadlocks hairstyles, says her clients were not in breach of the law.

The new approved regulations were announced on Tuesday during a Facebook Live event. Currently, if a female sailor's hair falls below the collar, she has to have her hair in braids, a bun or cornrows.