Can Natural Hair Prevent Education?

Student kicked out for his dreadlocks

A MILDURA high school student is being forced to change schools after St Joseph's College banned his African hairstyle because it is at odds with its uniform policy. It's his culture - this is a very normal hairstyle that's been around for centuries - Caleb Ernst's mother Bec Caleb Ernst, 14, has been told he faces expulsion if he returns from suspension today with his hair still in dreadlocks.

Previous
Previous

"Operation Black Hair" ARMY’s Natural Hair Regulations

Next
Next

ELLE: Braids and Medicinal Gifts from Nature