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U.K. Tells Schools They Can’t Ban Afro Hairstyles

Por: The New York Times World October 28, 2022

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LONDON — Ruby Williams was 14 when a teacher stopped her as she walked down a corridor of her school in London and told her that her Afro hair was too big. A few days later, her mother, Kate Williams, said, the teacher summoned Ruby out of her class and sent her home, recommending some chemicals to straighten her hair. He did not allow her back until she braided her hair so it stuck to her head.Her mother said Ruby had loved school, but after... + full article



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