Show’s Over: Concert Cancelled Because White Performer Had Dreadlock Hair
Reggae musicians performing in Switzerland had their performance cancelled after fans accused white musicians of cultural appropriation.
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‘Cultural Appropriation’ Climate Protest Derailed Over Performer’s Problematic Dreadlocks
A climate protest in Germany was reportedly derailed on Friday over a decision to cancel a major performer’s appearance over her dreadlocks.
Minnesota Considers Bill Against Hair Discrimination
Minnesota’s state legislature is considering a bill to keep employers from discriminating against people based on their natural hair.
Girl Who Said White Classmates Cut Her Dreadlocks Says She Made Up Story
A sixth-grade black girl at a private Virginia middle school who claimed three of her white classmates forcibly cut off her dreadlocks is now admitting that her tale was made up.
California Becomes First State to Ban Discrimination Based on Hair
California became the first state to ban discrimination based on hair that is associated with race, thanks to a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday.
U.S. Navy Rules Change Allows Dreadlocks and Ponytails for Women
The U.S. Navy announced new rules on Tuesday that will allow female sailors to wear their hair in dreadlocks, ponytails, and buns while in uniform, a report says.
Zac Efron Accused of Cultural Appropriation for Dreadlock Photo
On Thursday, actor Zac Efron uploaded a black and white photo of himself sporting dreadlocks to Instagram and fans didn’t hesitate to accuse the Greatest Showman star of “cultural appropriation.”
