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More than 20 U.S. states have recently enacted laws such as: Prohibit discrimination based on hair type Even in school dress codes and workplaces. At the same time, protective hairstyles such as locks and braids are penalized in school districts and restricted in dress codes.
After years of discrimination, many Black people have struggled to learn how to love and accept their natural hair.
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