Do Black women need to adjust their appearance—such as straighten their hair or lighten their skin—to be successful in corporate America And are those women who attempt to look “less Black” selling out
Racism & Colorism in the Black Community
The University of Pennsylvania held a “hair-itage” symposium on the challenging politics of Black hair, led by Associate Professor of Religious Studies Anthea Butler, to demystify the versatility of Black hair and encourage Black women to embrace the beauty of their natural Blackness and appearance.
