Untangling Roots: Honoring Hair, Identity, and Advocacy for Children in Care

Presented by: Raenette G. Riddick, LMSW

This course will provide a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between ethnic hair care and racism equipping participants with skills to promote awareness, advocacy and cultural appreciation.

Learning Objective

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the history of hair discrimination faced by Black and Brown communities.
• Foster understanding of the cultural significance of ethnic hair and how hair care connects to identity, self esteem and heritage in Black and Brown communities.
• Be able to promote a positive self-image in children by helping them take pride in their natural hair and culture.
• Explore resources that can be used to continue learning and improve ethnic hair practices.