Emma Dabiri

All Things Hair Stands Up to Be Counted in Support of Petition to Protect Afro Textured Hair

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
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LONDON, July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- All Things Hairis supporting writer/broadcaster Emma Dabiri to petition for the protection of Afro textured hair in UK law, through an interview on the importance of natural hair.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- All Things Hairis supporting writer/broadcaster Emma Dabiri to petition for the protection of Afro textured hair in UK law, through an interview on the importance of natural hair.
  • The petition calls for explicit protection for Afro hair under the 2010 Equality Act.
  • The School Hair Survey 2019 reports that 95% of respondents are in favour of such legislation.
  • Emma's natural hair journey began when she was pregnant and decided to stop chemically straightening her hair.