Bring Your Own Bag

Finding the proper hairstyle for a professional setting also comes with finding the proper makeup to match. At the University of Florida on March 28th in Weil 238 at 6 P.M., Being A Girl will host an event featuring a makeup artist who will apply makeup to the face of a volunteer while others in attendance can bring their own makeup bags to follow along. The purpose is to show attendees how to apply the appropriate makeup for different settings.

Kim Williams shows us how she wears her natural hair to work and tells us why news anchors should embrace their natural hair.

SAVANT Leadership Honorary's #MulticulturalismInTheWorkplace Black History Month Event.

— Natural Hair & News (@Naturalontv) February 27, 2016

#MulticulturalismInTheWorkplace is something that can be found in all careers. Each worker comes from different cultures and backgrounds.

— Natural Hair & News (@Naturalontv) February 27, 2016

#MulticulturalismInTheWorkplace Cultural Competency is similar attitudes that together in a system, work effectively in the workplace.

— Natural Hair & News (@Naturalontv) February 27, 2016

#MulticulturalismInTheWorkplace Cultural differences include hair, clothing, make up, work style, facial expressions, etc.

— Natural Hair & News (@Naturalontv) February 27, 2016

#MulticulturalismInTheWorkplace Some cultured African American women may wear their hair in afros, short cuts, curly, or straight.

— Natural Hair & News (@Naturalontv) February 27, 2016

#MulticulturalismInTheWorkplace Some cultured hispanic women may wear their hair very long and straight or curly. Sometimes with highlights.

— Natural Hair & News (@Naturalontv) February 27, 2016

#MulticulturalismInTheWorkplace Women should not feel threatened to wear their hair a certain way to conform to others.

— Natural Hair & News (@Naturalontv) February 27, 2016

#MulticulturalismInTheWorkplace Business casual/professional may be different according to the career.

— Natural Hair & News (@Naturalontv) February 27, 2016

#MultculturalismInTheWorkplace Lawyers may wear suits, graphic designers may wear skirts and sneakers.

— Natural Hair & News (@Naturalontv) February 27, 2016

#MulticulturalismInTheWorkplace If workers become more culturally competent, everyone will feel more comfortable.

— Natural Hair & News (@Naturalontv) February 27, 2016

#MultculturalismInTheWorkplace Use inclusive language. Instead of "freshman", use "first year." Instead of "spokesman", "spokesperson."

— Natural Hair & News (@Naturalontv) February 27, 2016

My "News Hair" Evolution from My First Story Until Now.

Now in 2016, we see African American reporters with long hair, side parts, and very loose curls. Very far from the 70's style.

A photo posted by Does Natural Hair & TV Mix? (@naturalhairandbroadcast) on Feb 27, 2016 at 10:38am PST

Here we see a similar style a little more curls and also more length. You can see that the reporter has added extensions to her hair.

A photo posted by Does Natural Hair & TV Mix? (@naturalhairandbroadcast) on Feb 27, 2016 at 10:37am PST

Here we have the hair going back to the face, but it is shorter and far more straight than the first photo.

A photo posted by Does Natural Hair & TV Mix? (@naturalhairandbroadcast) on Feb 27, 2016 at 10:36am PST

In this photo, hair is more pulled back, so you can start to see the transition from the fro to more "relaxed" styles.

A photo posted by Does Natural Hair & TV Mix? (@naturalhairandbroadcast) on Feb 27, 2016 at 10:40am PST

In this photo, the reporter is wearing her natural hair out in a fro, similar to the way 70's reporters wore their hair.

A photo posted by Does Natural Hair & TV Mix? (@naturalhairandbroadcast) on Feb 27, 2016 at 10:32am PST

African American TV News Anchor and Reporter hair from 1976-2016.

In this photo is WGCL News Anchor Sharon Reed in 2015. We see the hair extensions longer than the previous post as well as some highlights. We also see curls coming back, but not the natural hair curls. #Natural #Hair #Broadcast #News

A photo posted by Does Natural Hair & TV Mix? (@naturalhairandbroadcast) on Feb 20, 2016 at 4:33pm PST

In this photo is WSVN News Anchor Robin Simmons circa 2005. The hair in this photo is very different from the first photo. The hair is completly staight and much longer than the other photos. The hair also has extensions and looks relaxed. #Natural #Hair #Broadcast #News

A photo posted by Does Natural Hair & TV Mix? (@naturalhairandbroadcast) on Feb 20, 2016 at 4:26pm PST

In this photo is Fox 29 anchor Joyce Evans in 1996. Compared to the previous posts, Evans' hair is longer and far more straight. We see a very small amount of curls whixh gets away from the natural hair look. #Natural #Hair #Broadcast #News

A photo posted by Does Natural Hair & TV Mix? (@naturalhairandbroadcast) on Feb 20, 2016 at 4:01pm PST

In this photo is former BBC Anchor Moira Stuart in 1981. She was wearing her hair in it's natural state. You can see the difference between her hair and Winfrey's. Stuart's hair seems more "tamed" and "relaxed" in comparision to Winfrey's. #Natural #Hair #Broadcast #News

A photo posted by Does Natural Hair & TV Mix? (@naturalhairandbroadcast) on Feb 20, 2016 at 3:55pm PST

This picture was taken in 1976 of former WJZ-TV News Anchor Oprah Winfrey. Winfrey was weaing her hair in the natual state with no extensions or hair perm. #Natural #Hair #Broadcast #News

A photo posted by Does Natural Hair & TV Mix? (@naturalhairandbroadcast) on Feb 20, 2016 at 3:49pm PST

Black Women Take to Social Media to Discuss Black Hair in the Media

What's this about?

Hello everyone! The purpose of this blog is to explore the taboo conversation of black natural hair in the TV news world. It has become an unstated rule that black woman should get a weave or straighten their hair it they want to make it in the industry, or they will be overlooked by news directors. I know that this a hot topic among black broadcast journalist because I am one myself.

As a black news reporter, I know that I won't be able to wear my natural hair on television because those in higher places in the news room think it's too curly or too wild. But it that the truth, or is that an insult to the black roots? As stated before, this blog will explore that conversation. I'll post links and images from other black journalist who feel the same way and ways that they handle this issue.

Check out this link about a news anchor discussing why a natural hair intern should straighten her hair for a project.