World Afro Day
September 15 · Level 5 · #1336 of 2238
World Afro Day celebrates afro-textured hair: its beauty, its history and the right to wear it naturally. The message is simple: curls and coils don't need straightening to look professional.
How it is celebrated: people share photos of big afros and braids, run hair-care workshops, and talk about bias against natural hairstyles at school and work.
The day was founded in the UK by Michelle De Leon, who wanted afro hair to be celebrated rather than treated as a problem.