Black hair as a battleground: from DNC stage to school suspensions.

The article explores the contrast between the celebration of Black hairstyles in political arenas, exemplified by Michelle Obama's braids and Justin Pearson's afro, and the ongoing challenges Black students face in schools due to restrictive hair policies. Topics discussed include the impact of hair policies on Black students' identities, legal battles over natural hairstyles, and the potential of the CROWN Act to address hair-based discrimination.