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12 Sep

The Tignon Laws Set The Precedent For The Appropriation

The Tignon Laws Set The Precedent For The Appropriation
Brad Wilson/Getty Images Black hair has all the time been a subject of conversation and fascination on the planet. As of present, we are able to find conversations about what's and what isn’t cultural appropriation by the use of hair (aka Kim Kardashian and her “Bo Derek” braids) or current cases playing out in court about what's and what isn’t discrimination based on a hairstyle. Black hair has all the time been a subject of conversation.  Most Black women can relate to the struggle of getting braids or weave and having unwanted comments from non-black co-workers. Even young Black girls are subject to ridicule due to their hairstyles. The Tignon Laws of 1786 are proof that Black hair has all the time been policed in...
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