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Natural hair discrimination in the workplace can affect how a Black woman’s job performance is perceived, what advancement opportunities she’s given, and what additional measures she may be expected to take to fit in with corporate “grooming standards”. Black people are left facing consequences at work for their natural hair, requiring the investment of time and money to conform to Eurocentric professionalism and beauty standards. Combined, these harsh realities are harmful to the economic security of black families, as 80% of black households are led and supported by Black women.
Current Law
WE DID IT! LB 451 was signed into law by Nebraska’s governor in May of 2021, and took effect in September of 2021
Expand Natural Hair Protections in Schools
Black students are between three and six times more likely to be suspended from school. Black students continue to be disproportionately targeted by what presents as “race-neutral“ grooming policies- policies that criminalize cultural expressions of Black students who are already navigating their own identities. Penalizing Black hair and hairstyles is an overreach on students’ autonomy, and exacerbates the already existing barriers to academic success. Holding school districts and administration accountable is crucial to creating an equitable environment where Black students can thrive, exist, and form their own identities without losing opportunities to create their own future!
As we work to protect our Black students in schools, we’re asking you to share your hair discrimination stories with us.
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