Celebrating The Afro Hair On The African Woman

Black women and girls have long been discriminated against on the basis of the texture of their hair and their natural hairstyle choices. This is a global issue. While there have been strides made to combat what could be seen as a war against afro-textured hair, black girls worldwide are still being told - overtly and otherwise - that their hair, when not conforming to Eurocentric standards is ‘wrong'. This is what led Michelle De Leon to launch World Afro Day in 2015. The organisation’s manifesto is crystal clear: World Afro Day is designed to be a day to celebrate, educate and change perceptions of Afro hair globally. The Founder and CEO of O'Naturals Beauty, a natural hair care brand and salon, joins Gloria to celebrate black women and their afro hair in this conversation