Ahead of 'World Afro Day' on September 15, research reveals people with afro hairstyles still receive discriminatory comments and even physical harassment.

Third of people with afro hair 'worried it may hold them back in the workplace'

Vaina Lumbiwa, from Hartlepool, is among the women speaking up about the discrimination they've faced in the workplace. 

Black women denied jobs because of their hairstyles call for education 

Tiana Akoh-Arrey who wrote a book about her natural hair and hopes others will be inspired to love who they are

Tiana, 8, said she wanted other young girls to find the courage to “follow their passion”.

Schoolgirl author transforming attitudes to afro hair with inspiring book

It's World Afro Day. One family with three generations discuss their opinions and experiences of natural hair. 

A family of three different generations from South Manchester spoke to each other about their experiences of wearing their natural hair.

One family share their opinions on natural hair on the fifth World Afro Day 

The Big Hair Assembly is an educational event involving people from all backgrounds joining together in celebration of afro hair.

World Afro Day

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Third of people with afro hair 'worried it may hold them back in the workplace'

Black women denied jobs because of their hairstyles call for education

Schoolgirl author transforming attitudes to afro hair with inspiring book

One family share their opinions on natural hair on the fifth World Afro Day

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