History of Black Women's Hair & The Crown Act with Shahidah Ali

Description: Shahidah Ali is a public speaker, black homeownership dream builder, and entrepreneur. Former co-owner of the Mixx Hair Bar & Beauty Supply, in Providence, Ri, which catered to Black Natural Hair products and education, Shahidah remains passionate about increasing the visibility of black women's history. Her work includes delivering trainings and workshops in educational, corporate and healthcare professionals, including Southcoast Health. Shahida Alil will present on the history of hair as an integral part of African society and the integration of African and American cultures, including the impact it had on hair and its assimilation. Discussion will also include the discrimination of hair expression which led to the passage of the Crown Act.
Co-sponsored by Academic Advising & Support, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, CWGS, FDUH, Health & Society Program

Contact: Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality 508.910.6567 http://www.umassd.edu/cwgs

Topical Areas: Students, Students, Graduate, Students, Law, Students, Undergraduate, Advising, Women and Gender Studies, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Black History 4 Seasons, Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Center for Women, Gender, and Sexuality, Fredrick Douglass Unity House, Student Affairs