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Scenario

When schools police Black children's natural appearance as unprofessional

My son came home crying because his teacher said his natural hair looked unprofessional for the school presentation.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The policing of natural presentation in educational settings teaches children that their authentic selves are inherently inadequate.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with MLK and civil disobedience philosophy?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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