A Tangled Story of Race Relations and Black Women's Hair.

Social oppression, abuse, and racial discrimination have historically forced many Black women to hide their hair. Before the emancipation, hair wraps were used as a sign of oppression/submission for Black women to make themselves noted as slave women, thus deeming them less attractive. In certain places, industries, or workplaces, traditionally Black hairstyles, such as dreadlocks, are restricted and can be a cause for termination. An 11th circuit court of appeals recently ruled that banning employees for wearing their hair in "locs" does not qualify as racial discrimination. As a mother with a son that is currently wearing dreadlocks and the many non-black people that have been noted wearing them, Nicole invites you to join this uncomfortable but necessary conversation, as she discusses the many ways Black women cater to the feelings of others and frequently sacrifice a piece of themselves and that sometimes includes their hair.