My Daughter’s Natural Hair Is Not Be Used As The Butt Of Your Jokes!
My latest blog “My Daughter’s Natural Hair Is Not Be Used As The Butt Of Your Jokes!”dives deep into the significance of Black hair, beauty standards, and the representation of Black women in mainstream media, sparked by the infamous "slap" at the Academy Awards.
It touches on the harmful portrayal of Black women’s hair throughout history and how societal norms continue to misrepresent their beauty, leading to self-esteem issues in young Black girls.
More importantly, the post calls for celebrating the heritage, strength, and uniqueness of Black beauty, urging parents, mentors, and the wider community to encourage young girls to embrace their natural hair and identity. From combating institutionalised hair discrimination in schools to reclaiming pride in Afro-centric beauty, this post is a powerful reminder of the battles that Black women and girls face and the importance of challenging outdated beauty standards.
Read the full blog to uncover the deeper messages about identity, beauty, and self-worth for young Black girls at https://www.nbwn.org/post/naturalsnotajoke