World Afro Day
World Afro Day, September 15th, honors this natural hairstyle, as well as the culture and identity of those who choose to wear an Afro. This day of change also educates others about the natural hairstyles of blacks and mixed-race people.
The afro is a black people's natural hairstyle, as well as those who are mixed-race. The afro is recognizable, as the hair stands out all around the head, like a cloud. Some people simply refer to this hairstyle as a "fro."
African Americans have attempted to tame their hair to meet European beauty standards throughout history. However, many African Americans had enough and decided to go natural in the 1960s, as in the 1960s. This celebration of self-acceptance became known as the "Black is Beautiful" movement.
Political protesters began sporting their afro throughout the 1960s and 1970s as a mark of liberation and pride. In films such as Shaft and Foxy Brown and Coffy, the afro was also seen on the big screen. Many well-known musicians, such as the Jackson 5th, have started sporting their afros. Eventually, braided designs became more popular among those of African descent.
With the natural hair movement, the afro made a comeback in the 1990s.. Lauryn Hill, the late Prince, and Colin Kaepernick have all contributed to popularize the afro once more. The afro was one of the best hairstyles for women in 2021.
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Every year, the World Afro Day group holds a variety of events around the world. Educational seminars, lectures in schools, on-screen collaborations with celebrities, and special media coverage are among the activities that have been held. Thousands of people from around the world have attended these events over the years.
To participate:
- Learn more about how natural hairstyles contribute to one's identity
- View afros on the internet, including Erykah Badu, Diana Ross, the Jackson 5, and Solange Knowles
- Learn about the afro's past and its place in the black community
- Listen to songs inspired by the afro, such as "Afro (Freestyle Skit) by Erykah Badu, "Afro Puffs" by the Lady of Rage, and Corrine Bailey Rae's "Put Your Records On" by Corrine Bailey Rae
Don't forget to post this day on social media with #WorldAfroDay. #WorldAfroDay is a hashtag that has spread on social media.
History of the world afro day has dominated history
In 2017, Michelle De Leon, a former producer and filmmaker for Good Morning Britain, founded World Afro Day in 2017. World Afro Day's host, Denese Chikwendu, is Denese Chikwendu. When Michelle heard her daughter singing about her natural hair, she was inspired to start the day. She wanted other children to feel good about their hair, too. er 15th. She selected the date of September 15th. On this day, Alabama passed a bill in which employers could refuse to work to people with dreadlocks. With World Afro Day, De Leon attempted to defuse this draconian rule. This day, the High Commissioner for Human Rights' United Nations Office has been endorsed by the United Nations Office for Human Rights.
