The ladies discuss why it’s always one step forward and two steps back when it comes to the acceptance and inclusion of Black hair types, after an update to the National Occupational Standards for hairdressing means that all new hairdressers will be trained to work with Afro and textured hair as standard, in the same week that FINA (International Swimming Federation) bans Soul Cap – a swimming cap designed for Afro and textured hair – from use in international competitions because it does not follow “the natural form of the head”. Featuring guest host, Anissa.

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(Website – Show notes)

https://metro.co.uk/2021/07/01/all-hairdressers-to-learn-to-cut-and-style-afro-hair-as-standard-14857191/

(Article – All UK hairdressers to learn to cut and style Afro hair as standard – in beauty regulations update – Natalie Morris for Metro)

https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/30/inclusive-swimming-hats-for-afro-hair-barred-from-the-olympics-14846410/

(Article – Swimming hats for Afro hair barred from Olympics as official body says elite athletes ‘don’t require caps of such size’ – Natalie Morris for Metro)

https://www.stylist.co.uk/fitness-health/wellbeing/olympics-2021-afro-swimming-cap-racism/539629

(Article – Olympics 2021: “Undeniably racist” decision to ban Afro-friendly swimming caps at Tokyo 2021 may be overturned – Nyima Jobe for Stylist)

https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/motel-manager-pouring-acid-water-black-people-swam-pool-1964/

(Article – Motel manager pouring acid in the water when black people swam in his pool, 1964 – Rare Historical Photos)

https://theconversation.com/the-forgotten-history-of-segregated-swimming-pools-and-amusement-parks-119586

(Article – The forgotten history of segregated swimming pools and amusement parks – Victoria W. Wolcott for The Conversation)

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Join Monah, Nushy Rose and Sophie Hannah, three smart, curious and opinionated highly-melanated women, as they and their guests discuss everything from current affairs to pop culture, and everything in between. No subject is off limits for these ladies, especially when it comes to issues affecting British communities of colour. Get ready to laugh, learn and liberate your mind, because if there’s one thing you can guarantee, it’s that the Ethnically Speaking ladies will be giving it to you straight!

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