Police Cuts Detained Woman’s Hair

I’m still disturbed by the incident that occurred on Nov. 13, 2013. Charda Gregory, a black hairdresser in Detroit had her sew-in weave cut and ripped from her scalp during a police arrest by policewoman Warren Police Officer Bernadette Najor while the other officers strapped her to a chair and watched. The video of the incident went viral and Najor has since been terminated and arrested while the other officers are currently under investigation for their actions (or lack thereof) during the … [Read more...]


Interviewing with Natural Hair: To straighten or not to straighten?

 By Ashley White To straighten or not to straighten? That was the question I asked myself a few days before an upcoming interview. As a soon-to-be college graduate, I have been waiting for an opportunity like this, so I had to nail this interview. I had already prepared for the interview by going over questions and answers (several times) and it was time to finally get my look down pact.I was interviewing for a marketing position for a technology and automotive company, so I knew the atmosphere … [Read more...]