Reuters World News Inside the legal fight by Black women over hair relaxers
Nov 5, 2023
Black women are fighting a legal battle against cosmetic companies over the harmful effects of hair relaxers. Allegations of cancer risks are being denied by companies and US regulators. The pressure on women of color to straighten their hair, discriminatory beauty standards, and legislation to address race-based hair discrimination are also discussed.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Legal Battle Over Hair Relaxers and Potential Cancer Link
04:11 • 2min
Legal challenges and pushback against study linking hair straightening products to uterine cancer
06:16 • 4min
The Pressure on Women of Color to Straighten Hair and the Marketing of Hair Relaxers
10:43 • 2min
The Legal Fight Over Hair Relaxers and Challenges Faced by Plaintiffs
12:52 • 4min