Tell Congress To Stop Discrimination Against Natural Black Hair

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  1. Fri., Nov. 20, 2009 5:30 PM    link orliande G. | Jamaica, NY

    I think for a lot of people, when they hear dreads, they probably think first of those, yes mostly white young people who have horrible dreads, ( i see lots of them everyday) so they think that most people with dreads, are like that, load, dirty, and unkept. I live in geneva, Swiss, and i see that most people in America have very well kept beautiful dreads/locks. for me i don't see why they come up with stupid things like these. but hey, just another way for them to show they still don't like black people

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  3. Sun., Nov. 15, 2009 3:09 PM    link Name not displayed | Orlando, FL

    I have locks and I am trying to get into the Air Force as we speak. I get numerous compliments on my hair. I don't see how my hair can cause a problem to me doing my job or being a distraction to anyone, therefore this regulation is a complete and utter violation of wanting to have healthy hair, whether they see it that way or not.

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  5. Sat., Nov. 14, 2009 10:23 PM    link Koura G. | Washington, DC

    African hair is not a uniform...and neither is "white" hair for that matter!

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  7. Sat., Nov. 14, 2009 10:23 PM    link Dr. Koura G. | Washington, DC

    African hair is not a uniform...and neither is "white" hair for that matter!

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  9. Sat., Nov. 14, 2009 10:18 PM    link Name not displayed | Washington, DC

    african hair is not a uniform! ...and neither is "white" hair...

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  11. Thu., Nov. 12, 2009 4:20 PM    link Monisha S. | Baltimore, MD

    My employer is telling me that my hair is "unprofessional" for a business setting and I need to get it done. Natural hair is beautiful and should be embraced. I refuse to conform to the eurocentric standards of "beauty!"

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  13. Wed., Nov. 11, 2009 11:50 AM    link Allison R. | Concord, NC

  14. Tue., Nov. 10, 2009 12:00 PM    link erika p. | West Palm Beach, FL

  15. Mon., Nov. 9, 2009 8:03 PM    link Amber R. | Los Angeles, CA

    Locs can be maintained in accordance to the regulations as stated "neat, clean and professional." I agree that this ban is unfair, and locs should be allowed.

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  17. Fri., Nov. 6, 2009 9:11 PM    link Name not displayed | Orlando, FL

  18. Fri., Nov. 6, 2009 1:18 AM    link Name not displayed | Philadelphia, PA

  19. Wed., Nov. 4, 2009 10:59 AM    link Name not displayed | Alexandria, VA

  20. Tue., Nov. 3, 2009 12:33 PM    link S.K S. | Stafford, TX

  21. Tue., Nov. 3, 2009 10:34 AM    link Name not displayed | New York, NY

    Locs can be neat and professional and should be allowed.

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  23. Tue., Nov. 3, 2009 10:07 AM    link Name not displayed | New Brunswick, NJ

  24. Tue., Nov. 3, 2009 9:52 AM    link Name not displayed | Bronx, NY

    That rule is ridiculous! Lots of people have neat locs. They could wear it in a ponytail or bun away from their face.

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  26. Tue., Nov. 3, 2009 9:52 AM    link Name not displayed | New York, NY

  27. Tue., Nov. 3, 2009 9:43 AM    link Y. L. | Fairfax, VA

  28. Tue., Nov. 3, 2009 9:34 AM    link Donna G. | Chicago, IL

  29. Tue., Nov. 3, 2009 4:08 AM    link dana m. | Inglewood, CA

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