In the Black community, there's a deep connection between hair and heritage. Black hair is seen as a symbol of strength.

The CROWN Act (Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair) says that European beauty standards have allowed a history of some workplace dress codes banning natural black hair.

FOR SOME, SUNDAY IS A DAY TO REST, BUT IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY, IT’S HAIR DAY. SPENDING HOURS DETANGLING THOSE KINKS AND CURLS TO SHARE THE HISTORY OF HAIR THROUGH OUR ROOTS. THERE WAS A TIME ...