Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, community activists discuss Crown Act violation by Barbers Hill ISD
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee will host a news conference Friday morning to discuss the violation of the Crown Act after a Barbers Hill high school student was repeatedly disciplined for his hairstyle choice.
Barbers Hill HS student claims heโs repeatedly subjected to inhumane conditions because of his hair
The battle continues at Barbers Hill High School between a family that claims their student is being discriminated against because of his hairstyle, and the school district telling them they are just enforcing the rules.
PERSONAL ESSAY: A Black womanโs crown should be celebrated
The first time I was exposed to the identity of Black hair was after watching Chris Rockโs, documentary โGood Hair,โ which addressed the demanding market of hair vanity in the Black community. Pride directly complements a Black girlโs crown, especially after being plucked, burned and teased. Now many other Black girls rock their natural crown with honor. Before the Crown Act, Black girls had to compromise their hair in order to work in the professional field. AdKPRC 2 is partnering with Texas Southern University throughout the month of February for a celebration of Houston Black history.