Is Hair Discrimination Race Discrimination?
A Talk by Valerie Carpenter MPS , Tyrice Brown MFA and RachelSimone Wyley
About this Talk
What happens when an employer’s dress code or attire policy bars certain hairstyles, resulting in adverse actions against those who refuse to conform by altering their hair texture, length, or style? Many victims comply through fear of termination or being seen as unemployable. In the Latina community, characteristics like hair are both race- and status-charged. This panel discussion explores workplace and other types of race discrimination through the lens of natural hair culture.