Black Hair Documentary: Professional, Personal, and Pretty
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- Exploring Black Hair Discrimination in the Media Workplace and Identity
This documentary film delves into the discrimination faced by women with black hair in media workplaces and similar environments. Through powerful interviews and personal narratives, the film aims to ignite important conversations about outdated beauty standards and celebrate the inherent beauty of black hair. It also explores the journey of growing up with black hair, examining how societal and parental influences shape our self-love for our natural hair.
The significance of the CROWN Act, a crucial legislative initiative that addresses and combats discrimination against natural hairstyles in the workplace and schools, is also discussed.
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►Director/Producer: Kara Brishae'
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Email: karabknowles@gmail.com
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@; but as a black woman that went natural in 1999; before it became this big trend I was criticized by black women more than anyone." I've experienced this, too. I was told I my hair was "disgusting" by other Black women. I never felt so hated in my life and feared getting a beatdown. That's how much they hated my hair and they were VERY vocal about it. 😢
Some times black women can be their own worst enemy. When I went natural some had negative comments also because it was damaged from all of the heat and was not at it’s best but I was determined to get it healthy and rock it the way God intended. Now so many of them are constantly asking me how to go natural and what do I do to my hair. Funny how things change.
Precisely, it's so sad when the discrimination comes from amongst us
@@africascotland4059it's a internalized self hate so they then go and project it onto others it's also a brainwashing as well
@kimberry2010 please read my comment
My precious SISTER💝
Your PERFECT THE WAY,
OUR LORD MADE (YOU)
Please keep your HEAD UP. 👑And WALK with the GLORY OF GOD!
IN YOUR 💜 HEART 💜
AMEN
I love my hair as is, in its natural state. No one will convince we to cover my hair with a wig. Extensions are nice but my natural hair is tight and pretty. I was not raised in a household where our hair was described as good or bad - just that is a central part of our beauty.
I'm teaching my daughters different than what I was taught. They all have different hair types and I tell them how beautiful their hair is and I teach them to take care of it. 💜
Absolutely! I embrace & rock my natural “4c” hair!😆 Fortunately, I’ve never had a bad experience from black or white people, I’ve got nothing but compliments, but I am a Chicago native currently living in Indiana, so I wonder if it matters where you live too.☺️
Mama always said, "Good hair is hair that covers your head."😊
PERIOD
Love my natural hair, I look at it as a huge bouquet of flowers when in it’s worn in Afro, it’s so beautiful and unique and I know it. Not many of population have it, so I fully embrace, appreciate and love it.
Took the words right out of my mouth. We just have to watch out for nasty hands touching our hair without permission.
My mother would not allow us to even use the words “good hair”. She would say if you have hair on your head, that’s good hair. She didn’t believe softer or straighter hair was good hair.
Im a white man. I grew up with afros.I was shocked when i learned that some of my coworkers were nearly bald after a lifetime of using relaxing chemicals. My only complaint about Michele Obama is that she straightens her natural hair. High level black women all seem to wear their hair straight. It's sad. I make a point of complimenting young girls who dare to wear their hair natural.
Thank you for being supportive but the very thing we are fighting about in styling our hair for other people's convenience. Now you have a complaint about Michelle Obama's straighten hair while she was in to he Whitehouse? That is actually quite the opposite of being supportive. You have no idea what she was going through as the first lady in her black skin and with her hair. We all don't know really what was said behind doors. Just think about it...they talked about her wearing sleeveless dresses, they called her a monkey, and she has an attitude. Ohh she doesn't love America. She had to choose her own battles to fight.
@@reneeknight1028
Yoi are so right. The expectations for the Obamas compared to the Trumps sickened me. I remember criticism of President Obama when he put his feet up on a desk!!!
I just wish high level dark complected women would role model natural hair. Thank you for your eye opening insights.
@@thomas-marx
We do have several dark and fair skinned sisters that are great role models. They don't have to be just dark skinned sisters; we do have some fair skinned sisters with some beautiful kinky hair too.
lf you want to know why Michelle never wore her hair natural as First Lady, look up how people reacted when Sasha and Malia wore their hair in twists on a visit to Rome with her. The comments were disgusting and racist, and they had all that to say about children!
Thank you ❤
That intro hit hard. Working somewhere with psychological safety means working somewhere you can be your authentic self in all aspects. This was a powerful documentary ❤❤
Very well done documentary! As a black professional woman, I started wearing my natural hair to work and faced some backlash from other black woman. However, some black women now to look to my hair with pride and wear their fros out too. Not always easy given how we grew up and were conditioned but definitely worth it
I love my natural hair. Our hair is totally unique to other hair types.
I think we look so much more beautiful with our natural air or textures that are close to ours.
I love being a part of the natural hair community! Thank you Kara for this documentary.
I went to Cosmetology School in 2015..Graduated 2016. In Skills class the 1st 4 wks..I learnt about relaxers and the ingredients..when I learned that it had Drain Cleaner in it I immediately that afternoon I Cut all my hair off in the 2nd half of the day on the salon floor..It took some adjusting and learning what works for me as far as products (natural based is what’s best for me) but I’ve been BarberCut ever since I was in my 40’s now I’m 54 I’ve been every color under the sun n then some experimenting I have now been color free 3 months and I’m embracing my gray. I don’t do wigs or hair not mine bc I love the women I see in the mirror..What REALLY made me feel proud was to see a Black Female Anchor in Columbia SC wear Braids on the air..That to me was the best moment in my hair journey..then I slowly started seeing all the black women anchors wearing their OWN hair and I get thrilled when I see it bc they too have embraced themselves and on a journey especially the appearance in their professional environment!
❤ Thanks for this documentary, I have been told my hair is bad all of my life. I know from the last 7 years of being natural that this was just not true. Thanks for sharing!! My hair is amazing and beautiful and it took being natural to know it inside and out!! ❤
AMEN 🙌 HOLD ON TO YOUR JOY 💖
AMEN TO ALL THE BEAUTIFUL NATURAL
👑 PRINCESS'S 👑
This was beautifully and professionally done- thank you. Im left feeling inspired and encouraged to be even more unapologetic about my natural hair- especially in its short state. A lot of food for thought- thank you for empowering our community.
Once you embrace your hair for who you are you have won the race. Thank God.
Ignorance is such a major problem in humanity. I fail to undetstand why these black women are being forced to damage their hair simply because some European American bosses do not like the texture of their hair. I have never heard of this in my entirw life. It goes to show the level of hatred towards these people in that society.
Their hair wasn’t damaged unless they didn’t know what they were doing
Its because racism is built into the fabric of American Society. Even the Crown act is just a bandaid for a way bigger problem.
All my life my mum has advocated natural hair and being confidence in yourself. Since then ive always been natural. However,i use to wear braids and weave as time went by. I also use to straighten my hair during college day's. Now I have stop with the heat, weaves and braids. I style my hair in its natural state and I love it completely.
I have grown confidence in wearing my hair. I get compliments from all sides. I havent had an issue of work degrading my hair. With this boost of confidence I feel so empowered. 😊
Please let go of the phrase good hair.
My grandfather who was born into slavery told my mother that Good Hair was the hair that stayed on your head, not stuck in the comb or brush. We never used that phrase, never.
Black hair is so diverse and beautiful😊
We need part 2 on this absolutely brilliant documentary, especially on people like me in the corporate world. Love it ❤❤❤
I went to China with a group of people and I was the only one that wore my hair naturally. After we returned to the US, there was a meeting, it was brought up that we should groom ourselves better, we can purchase hair or something to make us look presentable. Why? Because we were going to meet people who are high in society . So yes we are expected by our own kind to not accept who we are as a person of beauty! This documentary was so helpful as I go into the cosmetic industry. Thanks ladies you are beautiful! 🎉🎉🎉❤
I love my natural hair.❤
If I had to have a law to wear my hair I would feel like something is wrong with how I looked. I’ll never know the painful subsequent thoughts caused by discrimination. Some of these experiences are quietly dealt with. I can only imagine their mental health feels tarnished along with the damage to their hair. After years of suffering I’m certain the question was brought to mind if they are beautiful. Also, there are so many topics of discussion such as who defined what is,”good hair”? Your documentary is a huge eye opener for me and I truly enjoyed it babygirl. 10 out of 10!
Thank you baby! Thank you for the support, and I'm happy to hear you learned a lot 🥰
I would never allow what others thought of me that don’t look like me. Being beautiful is something that I know, I don’t let Europeans define my beauty, they emulate us so why would I question my beauty?
@@Yougotthis1212unfortunately, your confidence doesn't extend to all of us.
🖤I have been natural for about 10 years and I’m so happy I decided to go that route because relaxers & perms were destroying my overall health. Now I’m seeing advertisements about perm/relaxers are link to some cancers 😢. It’s a shame that we are conditioned at an early age that everyone should look the same. We even tell ourselves that permed/relaxed hair is easier to manage when in fact it’s Not! Weekly touch up, Not being able to wet the hair with vital moisture such as water, is damaging! Nonetheless being natural is work like all things true & dear to one’s self care 💆🏾♀️
Meanwhile other cultures don’t have to conform or bend there beauty standards by putting harmful chemicals. There edged remains intact!
Products such as perms/relaxers, glue, lac fronts, wigs, irons are sold to us 👩🏽🦱 but who are the makers of these products😒
Always wear your hair as natural as God mean you to always do so. 💕💕🙏🏿💕🙏🏿💕🙏🏿💕
Awesome job Kara! Excellent and informative documentary!
Thank you! 🙌🏼
Being a black woman in America is exhausting!!!! All of the hairstyles worn by these women are neat and beautiful but deemed unprofessional? Get a day off. The US won't let my people breathe. WTH!
I grew up during the 60s and 70s. My remember Melba Tolliver on channel 7 Eyewitness news. She wore her natural hair as I recall. The Afro was big during the 70s. I went into the Army in 1977 I cut my hair but stayed natural through basic training and AIT. Over the past 60 plus years I've been relaxed, Jheri curl, braids, locs etc. For a time when I was in my 30s I relaxed my hair until it started breaking and falling. Panicking I made a vow to God that if he healed my hair and scalp that I'd never relax my hair again. I've been natural ever since. Over 30 years. I've been fortunate to have worked in nonprofit organizations so my hair was not challenged.
I thought it eye opening that now relaxers are seen as carcinogens.
Loving all of this Kara! Great job on the documentary! Super enlightening
I really appreciate that. Thank you 😄
The first few minutes of the video reminds me of when I'm doing job interviews and they ask if there's any questions and I take some time to explain how I normally wear my hair and ask if it would be a problem.
And do you mind sharing what people would reply please ?
@@e.r.4447 Most would say they don't mind, only a few said they didn't allow afros in the workplace. I took a job from one who said they didn't mind, but after a few natural hairstyles it was clear it was a problem for them.
@@JaiK64 @JaiK64 Thank You for sharing. This feels like they were creating an energy of wrongness with You as a black woman. I see this as covert racism. I live in France and even at the HQ of a company predominantly white and culturally French where I used to work, I never had these moments with my 4C hair styles. So I really feel what you experienced and I am sorry you had to go through these anti-black identity environments.
Awesome documentary! So relatable.👏🏽
Thanks so much! It is very relatable, unfortunately.
I love this. I'm so happy it was on my feed today to watch. We need to love ourselves. And visit Africa! It was great to see US on all the billboards!
Thank you for the effort, time, care, compassion and thoughtfulness put into this documentary.
In NY, I had my period of trying to fit in, now I wear my hair based on the style I feel like wearing, currently short, so often combed out in a styled afro. I can't deny the unacceptance I encounter, so I'm grateful I grew up already confident and comfortable in what I look like.. I hope little girls, and boys with similar texture see their hair is lovely simply combed out, braided, twisted, in loc or in other styles, and also confidently go around this world comfortable in all the physical attribute bestowed on them, and enjoy it as they wish.
Well done! Thank you for this! ♥
This is so unfortunate! Our crown of beauty is just so unique & greatly coveted, people tend not to be able to take their eyes off it, I think for that reason certain “people” are jealous & envious! It’s a “distraction” because it’s unique & beautiful!💜♥️💕
This documentary is so important! Loved it! Been natural for 9 years and I'll never go otherwise!
Thank You so much for this video! This will blow up!
This was REALLY good! Thank you for this.
Very interesting, I hope women cross the world learn to accept their and stop feeling under pressure
It’s sad that some of the biggest oppressors towards natural African hair were and still are black people who have deep rooted, internalised hate…..more often than not, we are each other’s biggest haters, FOR REAL🤦🏽♀️
im not black, im filipino, and literally ITSV and ATSV (spider-man) made me wanna study about black hair and culture so this was a really nice video to watch to further learn and research the uniqueness of black hair, embracing it, and all the troubles black people have to go through to just be themselves and embrace their hair, very nice documentary :D
What do ITSV, and ATSV mean?
Excellent documentary, Kara.
S.C.
Thank you so much Sis. Sharon
Beautiful documentary!
I have 4c .. 1 of my daughters also.
The comments hmm
From blk women too
It's unfortunate that this exists. I'm glad to be in a part of the world where natural hair is celebrated m
This was so well done! 👏👏👏
Type 4C and lovin' it!🤪👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Not having the right to wear your own hair how you see fit, how crazy is that? Seems like that would be protected under the 1st amendment. State and government rule over restrictions on hair is crossing human rights at the least. As a white man I've always been a hair person and love all styles if that makes sense. It does effect your livelihood. The power tripping over hair has got to stop. Be yourself, live and let live.
That does not apply. First amendment is way overused for sensationalism and emotional rhetoric. Private business owners and companies also is not the place for political statements, expression etc. Reading and studying 1st amendment regulations and case law is key to not misuse this constitutional right. HR is allowed to have policies and procedures. If everyone runs around the work place expressing themselves however they want, whenever they want..the unhinging of the work place is for sure. I propose that a private employer sets the standard in its SOPs for the company.
@@ScottMond Yeah I hear ya. I'm only defending the hair issue and stand strong on my opinion. All for reasonable dress codes on clothes.
Loved it and a very informative documentary!! 👏👏
Thank you very much 🙂
The typing system is enlightening. I didn’t understand type 4 hair because I have type 2c to 3b hair, in my family 3c hair is considered kinky. Now I am far more sympathetic to wigs and weaves. I also understand my hair much better and recently explained to my Italian hairdresser why my small section of 3b hair needs different treatment from the rest of my 3a/2c hair. I’m a MGM black woman. It also helps most blacks with type 4 hair, who care to learn, that the products and treatment of blacks with type 2/3 hair is not a pretense of being white. I’ve been accused of tying to be white! No, that’s my hair. My “kitchen” is straight hair. It’s my hair type, I don’t straighten it.
The hair natural always will be beatiful. El pelo natural siempre será hermoso.
This was so encouraging and validating with long found Truth.
I used to have a very hard time with my 3c/4a hair in the past especially as a teenager but now as a grown woman in my early 20s, I’ve learned to love it and figure out exactly how to take care of it and other people compliment how pretty it is❤
It really shouldn’t matter as long as you have a polished look in the work force. Outside the the work force do as you please.
Damn I wear mine natural and short it fits perfectly and gets so many compliments you had to know how to treat ,wash and what chemicals not to use like #1 hard water and most over the counter products mainstream
I like that the people who are talking about the hair, are not having any afro on their heads. 😁😁
I wear my hair in its natural state to embrace my texture more.Sometimes i stretch it to give it that straighter look.
African women, please, wear your lovely natural hair with EXTREME CONFIDENCE! It's truly beautiful and SO AUTHENTIC:)
I really enjoyed watching this❤
Would a Caucasian woman have to explain her hair choices? Do better America.
Absolutely love this!
Thank you so much!
Thank you for this. An excellent presentation, thought provoking, eye opening, and it made me think of many of my own stories where hair discrimination affected me as a white woman, even though it was nothing compared to what black women go through. It trickles throughout society. Thank you for allowing me to be a small part.
It sure does trickle throughout society, unfortunately. Thanks for the comment and thank you for being a part of it.
This was good! 👏🏾 I started wearing braids as a form of "cultural reclamation" in 1979 after a hit movie called *10* featured a white, blonde, blue eyed Bo Derek with beaded *cornrow* braids that Hollywood started calling "Bo Derek Braids" 🧐
After that, Black women went all out with traditional and extended braided styles. I had just entered corporate America and thankfully they loved my braids, I think in part, because I didn't have beads. 🤷🏾♀️ Whatever, I wore braids 1979-2003. Now in 2023, I'm back to braids because they work for my type of hair!
I really enjoyed watch this.
Thank u for this beautiful video
I loved listening to this and I may get back lash per my comment; but as a black woman that went natural in 1999; before it became this big trend I was criticized by black women more than anyone. I work in HR and not low level HR and still do today and still natural and a white person has never (to my face) said anything about my hair. I have been promoted etc.
I keep my hair well maintained on some days and on others I let her roar by going big; again well maintained….4C!!!
A lot was said but I would ask; when the ladies were talking about getting emails about their hair; do she know who was sending them, were they labeled white people on the email; because again our color can be the hardest in us especially old generation our color.
Secondly; my hair is ALWAYS professional and well maintained; when it was relaxed and down my back to now as natural it shrinks to a tiny fro…..
Again I will say no other race has called me out in those early days in 1999 or now except for women that look like me. What do we do about our own race hating my hair because they hate themselves because that exists more.
Same here. I am South African of very mixed heritage. I have type 3 hair. It's only been my own people who have badly criticized my hair. I have worn wash and go's since late 80s. People didn't get that I could choose to like my natural hair as is ......esp since I had the styling skills of a stylist after working weekends at a salon when I was at high school. White friends livers my hair. They spent a fortune on perms for their hair to look how mine naturally does.
Let me intervene. When I look ordinary with my hair straight there was no complaints and twhen I look glamorous, Or change my style sometimes. The women especially white women were intimidated because white men were around. I wasn't worried about them but obviously, I was a threat. They ask me why I dress up!. I said
Awesome we're the best😊
Why this obsession over black women's hair? How come no one has done a documentary on white women and tanning salons?
Women have not lost job opportunities because of tanning in the same way black women have to be careful about their hair.
I love the black hair. So gorgeous to look at.
Thank you ladies My hair is pretty 2
Tampa loves Deanne ❤️
This is amazing! ✊🏿
Glad you think so! Appreciate it.
My Mom was a beautician. I was 2 years old when my hair was permed.
Check shampoo ads from back in the day. They literally picture a white woman with frizzy ish hair and call it a Bad Hair Day… then out comes miss clairol…
I think they knew these chemicals would cause the women issues it has, fibroids, uterine cancer, etc.
Great conversation
#Beautifulcrown
Merci😊
I Have Litterally Fell Inlove with my Natural kinky Hair Shrinkage And All 💞 💯
I’ve always worn my hair they way I wanted. I just don’t like “people” 👀 trying to touch my hair…because “they” always want to touch my hair.
Yeah, I wish the Crown Act didn't team up with Dove.
Because of this, I can not support it.
If they did not team up with Dove, I would have supported them, but I can not (because they associated themselves with Dove).
It is wonderful that an organization believes, and is actively trying, to make it acceptable for Black women to not have to straighten their hair for work. That's great! But why did they team up with Dove? 🤨
They should dissociate themselves with that company (Dove).
Would you explain why and how ‘association’ with Dove is a factor? Want to understand fully. Thanks
@@lisacain3754 How it's a factor? Oh, you must not remember the Dove controversy. Dove did this ad campaign, years ago, where they made it look like the Black actor (in the ad) became a white person after using a bar of Dove soap. I believe they did this by using a White actor in place of the Black actor. It was racist. It made it look like Dove was trying to say that Black skin was dirty. Dove is racist!
@@TechnoGlowStick Thank you for you speedy response. I've tried to find the controversial 'Dove' ad with no luck. Would you have the link to the ad's web site? I'm working on a book where those kinds of aggressions are being discussed.
@@lisacain3754 Evey time I try to reply, I keep getting blocked! 🥺
@@lisacain3754 The video with the Dove ad, on UA-cam, is called, "People are accusing this Dove ad of being racist."
UA-cam keeps removing my post!
In that video, not only is the ad in question shown, but MANY OTHER ads from that particular Dove ad campaign are there, too.
Why do you have to ask?
Just wear your natural hair b/c you want to.
Gratitude.
Who do I complain to that more black women should wear the natural hair on the news. It's important for a station to embrace their audiences by allowing a visual reflection of themselves.
I think most complaints regarding black women on news stations/news the complaints come from the dominant culture.
WHEN WE WERE KIDNAPPED, AND
PUT ON SLAVES
SHIPS. wt people knew what our HAIR LOOKED
LIKE. FAMILY WE DID NOT COME, TO AMERICA FOR A BETTER LIFE.
🛑 STOP THE GAME.
Wear your the way you want under that wig, but when you off duty take that sucker off, get that check, I support the crown act movenent❤
There's another UA-cam where they had a video on cutting over that for a hair. Do we cut our natural hair because we are not willing to deal with it. Are we ashamed of it?
The only hair discrimination I have ever dealt with is mono racial black women saying my hair looks like dirty sheep wool.
Us blackwomen are GORGEOUS! Fck'm do us.
I wear my hair the way I choose, no one has ever said anything about my hair except for my own race
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The Crown Act in America is amazing, I wish they had it in the UK. However, Id rather have cat aids than work in a white corporate workplace again. Remote working for me, my mental health matters, i need to limit the karens in my life
Why is having natural hair so much more important than wearing natural eyelashes or nails? Make it make sense. Fake is fake. Enhancement is enhancement. Embrace it.
❤💪🏾✊🏾
Nothing but jealousy
to be honest; If I could chose I wouldnt chose my hair. No way. Too much work and trouble.
I was work everywhere with my natural hair never have problem with caucasian people, with my parents neither too. This is black I seen put that in 1993 in west Indies my mom never made bad things in is head onl😢 vaseline certains time my mom was had soft hair some all of have smoothie hair too depend people. Okay don't matter about hair this is good😂 healthy is important...
I'm thinking about getting a permr again. I have not had a perm since 1999.
With all the cancer studies and links?
I shaved it all off, then there was nothing to talk about.