Black Hair in Local Television: When Will Hair Just be Hair?

Author

Shari Straker, Cuny Graduate School of JournalismFollow

Graduation Date

Fall 12-16-2018

Grading Professor

Linda Prout

Subject Concentration

Urban Reporting

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Abstract

Hair is used as a form of identity and self expression. Oftentimes black hair is perceived as a political statement, unprofessional and unruly. Society has deemed any type of kink or curl as unattractive. In turn women of color have gone to great lengths to conform to this European beauty standard–specifically black women who are reporters and anchors in local news.

You don’t stop seeking help or understanding your pain when you’re sad. The same applies to women of color when discussing the topic of their natural hair. History and present day events have proved that this topic is still unresolved.

https://medium.com/@shari.straker/natural-hair-in-local-t-v-2fc5ab3adb65

Recommended Citation

Straker, Shari, "Black Hair in Local Television: When Will Hair Just be Hair?" (2018). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gj_etds/661