Do Black Hairstyles frighten you?

by C-ZAR™, Emperor of the PHÆT Posted 2012/04/05 16:28:50

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	Yes, Black Hair does scare me	32 votes	11%
	No, Black Hair doesn't scare me at all	213 votes	72%
	Here's what I think (leave a comment)	50 votes	17%

I've meant to ask this question for awhile, because some time ago, I saw a post about a boy over in the UK who was suspended from school for wearing some cornrows, I remember reading that School officials dismissed it out-of-hand as a "Gangbanger Hairstyle"(shows how much they know about black hair)--and subsequent comments saying that the boy should cut his hair, so my quesion is: Does Black Hair scare you?

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Dave**Gay for Girls** 2012/04/05 17:39:25

No, Black Hair doesn't scare me at all

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Why would somebody's hair style frighten anyone? That's silly. As with anything some styles look great some don't.

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Flowers to Just me... 2012/04/05 18:42:16

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wow! that was way out of line for that teacher!

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Just me... to Flowers 2012/04/05 18:54:31

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That's what I thought. I basically told her she had bigger problems and problem students to contend with and suggested she might make it a NY's resolution to get her priorities straight.

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dekecds to Just me... 2012/04/07 23:09:35

man....I thought I liked you a lot.....no offense, but now I just like you a little......it's ok though, your still awesome and you give great comments..... :(

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Just me... to dekecds 2012/04/07 23:51:30

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Normally, I would stand behind teachers and principals 100% concerning my children to my children, but I felt this principal was way off base. None of the teachers had issue with his hair at conferences. I was told repeatedly that he was a joy to have in class, was very bright, and his contribution to the classroom with his abstract statements was refreshing and encouraged his peers to think "outside the box". He kept one eye uncovered with his hairstyle and on occasion when it would fall down into his face, he would swoop it back with a jerk of his neck. When we went to the Christmas program, there were numerous students both boys & girls with their hair blocking some of their vision. Afterwards, I asked the other boy's mothers (friends of my son's moms) if they recieved the same phone call and they all stated no. Some of their hair is longer than my son's. So here is this principal who knows I'm a nurse in a busy internal medicine office calling me during the day at the height of the cold/flu season demanding to my secretary that she HAS to speak to me. Secretary thinks b/c it's my kids principal and my kids are "good kids" that there must be something terribly wrong and comes and pulls me out of a procedure. I go to the phone to have the principal tell me he needs a...

Normally, I would stand behind teachers and principals 100% concerning my children to my children, but I felt this principal was way off base. None of the teachers had issue with his hair at conferences. I was told repeatedly that he was a joy to have in class, was very bright, and his contribution to the classroom with his abstract statements was refreshing and encouraged his peers to think "outside the box". He kept one eye uncovered with his hairstyle and on occasion when it would fall down into his face, he would swoop it back with a jerk of his neck. When we went to the Christmas program, there were numerous students both boys & girls with their hair blocking some of their vision. Afterwards, I asked the other boy's mothers (friends of my son's moms) if they recieved the same phone call and they all stated no. Some of their hair is longer than my son's. So here is this principal who knows I'm a nurse in a busy internal medicine office calling me during the day at the height of the cold/flu season demanding to my secretary that she HAS to speak to me. Secretary thinks b/c it's my kids principal and my kids are "good kids" that there must be something terribly wrong and comes and pulls me out of a procedure. I go to the phone to have the principal tell me he needs a haircut so his pretty eyes can be seen....so yeah, I laid into her. Her whole premise for calling me was so his pretty eyes could be seen and he would look more like a boy. Now, if there was a school rule about hair length, color, style and he was in violation for it, I would have made him cut his hair, but there isn't. Furthermore, if you are going to tell one kid he has to cut his hair, that rule must apply to ALL students. So, I'm sorry if I just burst your bubble or ruined your impression of me, but as a parent, I feel you have to choose your battles and choose them wisely. This principal keeping me on the phone for 10 minutes when she knew I was busy and for something trivial is ridiculous. I'll find a clip of him skateboarding and message it to you. Have a great wknd! :o)
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mikeyavelli 2012/04/05 17:26:42

Yes, Black Hair does scare me

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but only when it grows on my back.

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irish -liberty or death! 2012/04/05 17:24:59

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why would it scare anyone?? a lot of the designs are really cool!

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susan BN-0 2012/04/05 17:23:48

No, Black Hair doesn't scare me at all

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No

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Eddie_says_OrlyTaitez_is_nutz 2012/04/05 17:22:17

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I think those who are frighten of hair styles have lots of skeletons in their closets as well as a white robe and matching hood.

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Ian 2012/04/05 17:22:13

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I like to think my hair isn't scaring people, I actually get a lot starring

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Prairie Wind 2012/04/05 17:21:30

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Amazing what can be done with "brillo" pads!

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Eddie_s... to Prairie... 2012/04/05 17:24:11

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Racist much?

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mikeyav... to Eddie_s... 2012/04/05 17:28:14

hey, i have nappy hair and i save on brillo pads and sand paper.

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Eddie_s... to mikeyav... 2012/04/05 18:46:51

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Yeah, I don't think so... nice try sockpuppet

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mikeyav... to Eddie_s... 2012/04/06 16:31:36

all that relaxer you use has dulled your wit.

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Eddie_s... to mikeyav... 2012/04/06 17:02:43
mikeyav... to Eddie_s... 2012/04/07 18:58:30

let your hair grow out naturally, and take your obama-check money saved from relaxers and go get your GED. you will be older than most in the class, but at least you might see the wisdom in functioning as fitted pant person in society.

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Eddie_s... to mikeyav... 2012/04/07 20:33:05 (edited)
mikeyav... to Eddie_s... 2012/04/09 14:17:35

too much relaxer in his hair this picture.

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Eddie_s... to mikeyav... 2012/04/09 14:53:30

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Headhunter 13 2012/04/05 17:18:22

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These do

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*Mahoga... to Headhun... 2012/04/05 17:19:34

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XD

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irish -... to Headhun... 2012/04/05 17:25:44

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LOL LOL

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Melizmatic 2012/04/05 17:17:53

No, Black Hair doesn't scare me at all

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But I think it can and does evoke negative connotations for some people.

Wasn't it Raven Simone who said that she 'relaxes her hair so the the Caucasian folks around her can feel "more relaxed"?'

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C-ZAR™,... to Melizmatic 2012/04/05 17:19:02

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Yeah, in "Good Hair", lol

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Bibliop... to Melizmatic 2012/04/06 03:07:01

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Melizmatic to Bibliop... 2012/04/06 16:11:12

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Yo, I'm a fan of natural hair styles, and I think she looks great there; but that IS what she said in the movie, ver batim.

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Bibliop... to Melizmatic 2012/04/08 06:42:12

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That's very sad. I wish that she decided to relaxed her hair because she wanted to- not for the sake of anyone else!

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Melizmatic to Bibliop... 2012/04/09 01:08:32

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I hear you.

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C-ZAR™,... to Melizmatic 2012/04/09 01:12:17

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Sometimes that's what we have to do to be perceived as "non-threatening" lol

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Melizmatic to C-ZAR™,... 2012/04/09 01:15:46 (edited)

I've seen some folks go out of their way to appear "non-threatening."

But no matter how short and neat the haircut, or how expensive the suit may be, they still can't change the color of their skin.

All some people need to feel threatened is a high concentration of melanin.

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S123 to Bibliop... 2012/04/07 17:17:39

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That first one is so cute!

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Ang74 2012/04/05 17:16:38

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Scary? I guess I don't understand how hair could be scary. Unless you are talking about the old 80s gerry curl that dripped all over the back of the bus seats...now that was scary.

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Sister Jean 2012/04/05 17:15:16

No, Black Hair doesn't scare me at all

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no

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Crypt_Heart 2012/04/05 17:13:20

No, Black Hair doesn't scare me at all

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The case in question was about the school uniform policy, they were and still are quite strict on the case. There was no racism as such it was more the hair style did not conform to the established rules. I think it was something lines of a similar rule about dyeing hair. For instance, the school had a style preference for boys of a short back and sides.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/...

The ruling was over turned however the student shifted schools.

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Melizmatic to Crypt_H... 2012/04/05 17:18:49

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This question isnt about that one instance so much as it is about people's perceptions.

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Crypt_H... to Melizmatic 2012/04/05 17:22:33

That's a given, but I also answered based on that =^_^= so it's no issue. I just filled in the blanks on the case being cited.

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ryuu khan 2012/04/05 17:11:34

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na not at all sometimes it looks badass depending on the person

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Gooky 2012/04/05 17:07:52

No, Black Hair doesn't scare me at all

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I don't care for dreadlocks on any race...but i love when black people have cornrows...i think it's great looking...and i've seen white people do it,but it looks tacky.

This disgusts me....

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Crypt_H... to Gooky 2012/04/05 17:14:05

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Obviously you're not a huge fan of Legolas...

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Gooky to Crypt_H... 2012/04/05 17:16:45

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I have no idea what a Legolas is,but if it's that ponytail in the picture,then...absolutely not.

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