February 2024 The History Of Black Hair Care Part 7a Of 10 During the 1975 to 2015, Black-owned hair care manufacturers faced numerous challenges, including discrimination and a lack of access to funding and resources. Despite these obstacles, many Black-owned hair...
The Green Book was first published in 1936 by Victor H. Green, a postal worker from Harlem, New York It was inspired by the discrimination and prejudice faced by African American travelers during the Jim Crow era in the United States. Green wanted to provide a resource for black travelers to find safe places to stay, eat, and do business while on the road.
Whether it’s natural or relaxed, the hair care industry amongst US Black consumers has a predominance in spending habits more than any other US consumer group.
The CROWN Act, which stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair,” is a law that prohibits discrimination based on hairstyle or hair texture.