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BY Francis Akhalbey, 4:00pm December 24, 2018,

My hair is my identity: Black people fighting racists to keep their natural hair

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by Francis Akhalbey, 4:00pm December 24, 2018,
My hair is my identity: Black people fighting racists to keep their natural hair

Caribbean’s Next Top Model fiasco
A Trinidadian contestant for Caribbean’s Next Top Model, Gabriella Bernard, was given an ultimatum to either straighten her natural hair or be disqualified from the program despite pleading with them and telling them her brand is about “embracing your natural beauty”, as reported by the Atlanta Black Star.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: December 24, 2018

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