Campaign to Protect Afro Hair Gains Momentum in UK Parliament

World Afro Day activists and public figures call for legislative changes to end hair discrimination in schools and workplaces.

World Afro Day campaigners are urging the government to amend the Equality Act 2010 to include Afro hair as a protected characteristic.
More than 100 public figures, including Mel B and Beverley Knight, signed an open letter supporting the legislative change.
Labour MP Paulette Hamilton highlighted the discrimination people of color face due to their natural hair in workplaces and schools.
Michelle De Leon, founder of WAD, emphasized the pressure on Black children and adults to conform to standards that favor straight hair.
The campaign aims to protect future generations and promote acceptance of natural Afro hair in all areas of life.