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The name “N’happy Galsen” is derived from the words “natural” and “happy”. “Nappy” is not viewed as racist or derogatory, but a hair texture to be appreciated.
If the story highlighted below is true, then I feel for this woman – every woman for that matter – who refuses to conform to what others feel is an acceptable hairstyle.
Natural hair in the workplace comes up as a topic of discussion on this blog and across the natural hair blogosphere. This is of a woman who claims that she was harassed by her boss and another employee for wearing her natural hair ‘loose’ in the workplace.
In the ongoing discussion on whether to go natural and why, the tone of some people’s conversation isn’t always pleasant.
Yes, I know what you’re thinking. Do black men really love black women with natural hair?
Women have conversed about it with each other and even blogged about it, but now there’s an event and the brothers are talking!
Consider yourself fortunate if you grew up with a loving adult telling you that your natural hair was beautiful, and that kinky hair was to be admired. Unfortunately, too many black girls and boys have grown up hearing the term “nappy” used in a different light, even within their own families.
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