Tell Congress To Stop Discrimination Against Natural Black Hair

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  1. Tue., Sep. 7, 2010 8:39 PM    link M S. | San Marcos, TX

  2. Tue., Sep. 7, 2010 2:45 PM    link Montrae W. | Tampa, FL

  3. Sun., Sep. 5, 2010 11:16 AM    link Keely J. | Edgewood, MD

  4. Sun., Aug. 29, 2010 12:51 AM    link Name not displayed | Virginia Beach, VA

  5. Wed., Aug. 25, 2010 7:53 PM    link Alisha C. | Washington, DC

  6. Tue., Aug. 24, 2010 9:30 PM    link Chante S. | Willingboro, NJ

  7. Fri., Aug. 20, 2010 2:42 PM    link Kia H. | Navarre, FL

  8. Thu., Aug. 19, 2010 8:59 PM    link Angel W. | Memphis, TN

  9. Tue., Aug. 17, 2010 11:29 AM    link Name not displayed | Fayetteville, NC

  10. Fri., Aug. 13, 2010 3:10 PM    link Name not displayed | Oklahoma City, OK

  11. Fri., Aug. 13, 2010 1:32 PM    link Alexias M. | Waldorf, MD

  12. Thu., Aug. 12, 2010 1:14 PM    link shaquoya h. | Van Nuys, CA

  13. Wed., Aug. 11, 2010 5:39 PM    link jacquelyn m. | College Park, MD

  14. Sat., Aug. 7, 2010 1:22 PM    link Name not displayed | Boise, ID

  15. Tue., Aug. 3, 2010 1:07 PM    link Name not displayed | Hudson, FL

    I’m in the air force reserves and had locs before they passed the law. I was very upset when it was announced that they were not allowing locs anymore. I had to cut my hair in order to adhere to the standards of the Air Force. I feel that this is a form of discrimination. There are professional women in the civilian world with locs and they look very professional.

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  17. Tue., Jul. 27, 2010 3:04 PM    link Name not displayed | Wilmington, DE

    Its not fear that breads are allowed and locks are not accepted. I have locks and yes, Corporate America has expected the tradition of natural hair. Get with the program please.

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  19. Wed., Jul. 21, 2010 10:48 AM    link Name not displayed | Warner Robins, GA

    As a young, African American woman, who wears natural hair proudly, in the Air Force, I couldn't be more discouraged about my hair! Having to wear weaves, submit to chemicals or struggle everyday to maintain neat hair is...to say the least, overwhelming! If the AF defines "dreadlocks" as the long, thick, matted hair that some people have, that is unfair. That is that individuals decision to let their hair give an unkept appearance. Many African American women, (as well as men, Civilain, of course) have neat and presentable locks. The same way a pony-tail can be thrown up and look a little messy, there are people that do not mind their locks rugged. That same pony-tail can be taken down, slicked back and done neatly. The look is up to the individual. Locks, if the person chooses, can be groomed very well. An Air Force member, of course, has standards to comply with. Who says Locks ARE NOT professional? I do not agree at all with those that say they are not. If the member is aware that she must keep her hair neatly groomed and presentable, I do not believe it would be a problem. It takes courage and commitment to lock your hair in the first place. The pride and contentment that comes along with that beautiful decision is motivation as well to make sure that her hair is always looking nice AND professional. Also, the same way we take pride in putting on our uniform and making sure we are representing a professional military branch, we, Afriacn American women, take pride in our hair! Our apperance PERIOD is important. And haveing natural hair does come with work, and patience. There is no reason to put a ban on the wear of "Dreadlocks", as long as they adhere to the other requirements (such as bulk, length, color, etc). Stop the discrimination against Natural Black Hair. If some of the weaves and other hairstyles are fine, why cant we wear our NATURAL hair with the same honor?

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  21. Wed., Jul. 21, 2010 1:39 AM    link Name not displayed | Wilmington, DE

  22. Tue., Jul. 20, 2010 10:54 PM    link Name not displayed | Birmingham, AL

  23. Mon., Jul. 19, 2010 8:11 PM    link Name not displayed | Atlanta, GA

  24. Sun., Jul. 18, 2010 6:19 PM    link Name not displayed | Cambria Heights, NY

  25. Sat., Jul. 17, 2010 4:40 PM    link Joann H. | Palm Coast, FL

  26. Wed., Jul. 14, 2010 3:10 PM    link Stefania L. | Hahnville, LA

    I am in Army ROTC, have natural hair, and sympathize with those who have to suffer because of their hair. One of the main reasons I decided to go natural is so that I would be able to do my hair myself without having to depends on a stylist. Sure, you can apply you're own relaxer, but using harsh chemicals can end badly when left in the hands of amateurs. Allowing women to wear their locks will provide them with a personally manageable style instead of relying on someone else to do their hair, which will be additional stress to distract them from the job at hand.

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  28. Sun., Jul. 11, 2010 9:23 AM    link Name not displayed | Biloxi, MS

  29. Thu., Jul. 8, 2010 8:39 AM    link carolyn w. | Atlanta, GA

    Denying one to wear their hair in it's natural state speaks to the racism that is imbedded in america. I ask that you review your policy so that it no longer carries the taint of racism it implies.

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  31. Tue., Jul. 6, 2010 7:57 PM    link Name not displayed | Pearland, TX

  32. Sat., Jul. 3, 2010 9:00 PM    link Acasia F. | Sumter, SC

    I am a sophomore in college and am about to begin Air Force ROTC. I have never had chemicals put in my hair it is completely natural. I was considering dreads because my hair is quite thick and straightening cause heat damage and pulling. Please override this ban I have been in ROTC since the 9th grade and I really want to go into the Air Force. I hope that something can be done I am dead set on serving my country.

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  34. Thu., Jul. 1, 2010 10:42 AM    link Name not displayed | Chicago, IL

  35. Thu., Jul. 1, 2010 1:34 AM    link Kayla I. | Orlando, FL

  36. Thu., Jun. 24, 2010 12:08 AM    link Margo . | Los Angeles, CA

  37. Tue., Jun. 22, 2010 2:51 PM    link Ciara D. | Detroit, MI

  38. Tue., Jun. 22, 2010 9:34 AM    link Starritha R. | Newport News, VA

  39. Mon., Jun. 21, 2010 9:55 AM    link Charlinda W. | Charlotte, NC

  40. Sun., Jun. 20, 2010 10:33 PM    link Laela B. | Durham, NC

  41. Mon., Jun. 14, 2010 5:12 PM    link Keanna L. | East Orange, NJ

    I am a junior in High school who is considering joining the Air Force. I really want to do this but the only thing that is stopping me is my locs. Please change this rule. Thank You

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  43. Mon., Jun. 14, 2010 5:01 PM    link Tanisha R. | East Orange, NJ

    I am a junior in High school who is considering joining the Air Force. I have wanted to do this for a while, but the only obstacle that is currently in the way is the fact that i have locs (not dreadlocks) and i see nothing wrong with having locs in the airforce or in the military period. I refuse to perm my hair because it ruined my hair the last time. Why can't we just easily style our hair like everyone else into a bun. Please consider this because I really would like to serve my country, but i really don't want to cut my hair off. Thank You

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  45. Sat., Jun. 12, 2010 10:33 AM    link V. S. | Louisville, KY

  46. Sat., Jun. 5, 2010 12:35 PM    link Dan G. | Chicago, IL

  47. Fri., Jun. 4, 2010 12:54 PM    link Name not displayed | Converse, TX

  48. Sun., May. 23, 2010 1:54 AM    link Jeannee C. | Edmonds, WA

    We are different from our counter parts an many ways but are just as willing to server our country. Can"t our country take a moment of seeing us as professional ans neat in our natural state.

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  50. Sat., May. 22, 2010 7:49 AM    link Serlisa S. | Levittown, PA

    Shame on you, your mission is to defend the INDIVIDUAL liberties that we have as a country. Your hypocrisy shines more brilliantly than St. Elmo's fire, by telling African-American women that they must either butcher their hair or use known carcinogenic chemicals to straighten it.

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  52. Fri., May. 21, 2010 10:22 AM    link Sharronda H. | Saint Louis, MO

  53. Thu., May. 20, 2010 12:42 AM    link Brandie C. | Baltimore, MD

  54. Wed., May. 19, 2010 12:43 PM    link Ashley G. | Apo, AE

  55. Tue., May. 18, 2010 7:00 PM    link marie r. | Philadelphia, PA

  56. Mon., May. 17, 2010 8:47 PM    link Name not displayed | Atlanta, GA

  57. Mon., May. 17, 2010 3:39 PM    link Name not displayed | Charlotte, NC

  58. Mon., May. 17, 2010 3:01 AM    link Name not displayed | Hampton, VA

  59. Sun., May. 16, 2010 3:31 PM    link Steph K. | Panama City, FL

    Nice and neat dreads are not unprofessional

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  61. Sun., May. 16, 2010 10:04 AM    link Dominique G. | Hampton, VA

  62. Sun., May. 16, 2010 9:20 AM    link JoAnn P. | Saint Louis, MO

    This discrimination has to stop. It comes from people who are brainwashed to believe that only european features are the only ones that are acceptable. What if people with european features were required to wear a wig or treat their hair with chemicals to make it look tightly curled (kinky) in order to comply with an "acceptable professional code"? Only then will they understand that it is unfair, demeaning, and discriminatory.

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  64. Sat., May. 15, 2010 9:00 PM    link Rayna H. | Philadelphia, PA

    This is ridiculous. I see white women in the military with large buns all the time. This is just badly covered up racism.

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  66. Thu., May. 13, 2010 1:11 PM    link Anthony K. | Tallahassee, FL

    Your hair does not define your patriotism

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  68. Thu., May. 13, 2010 1:06 PM    link Name not displayed | Fort Lauderdale, FL

  69. Wed., May. 12, 2010 9:07 PM    link Jean T. | East Moline, IL

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