Locs, Loopholes, And Liberation: Black Hair, Identity, And The Natural Hair Movement As Resistance

    August 2026 in “ Urban Education ”
    Kenesma D. John
    Studysummary This position paper argues that the Natural Hair Movement acts as a refuge and resistance tool for Black women and girls against racialized beauty standards, emphasizing the movement's role in challenging discriminatory dress codes and promoting empowerment and self-expression among Black children.
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