While there are a plethora of other issues to combat, Black folks’ hair has become an unnecessary topic of conversation and not in a complimentary or flattering way. A Harlem mother is voicing her concerns as her two daughters were recently banned from a production of the “Black Nutcracker” because they chose to wear their hair in braids.
Pix11 reports that 9-year-old April and 10-year-old Brooke will not be able to participate in the production, which is being put on by the Uptown Dance Academy. The mom, Lisa Skinner, said that the rules of the dance company are that students must secure their hair for safety reasons. However, her daughters were apparently told that their hair cannot be in braids, even if it is placed in a bun, per the suggested safety precaution.
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Skinner said that the teacher and school founder, Robin Williams, informed her that if her daughters were to have their hair in braids, they would “not be permitted to participate” in the performance.
“They were expelled from the school because I would not adhere to this ludicrous policy and she said to me then I will send you a refund of your ticket purchase money,” said Skinner.
Source: Our Hair Is Still An Issue: Sisters Banned From ‘Black Nutcracker’ Over Braids
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