Why are we still punishing people for their hair? | The 77 Percent

What if wearing your natural hair could cost you a job, an education — or even your freedom? Edith Kimani confronts the uncomfortable truth behind the backlash against locs in Kenya. Why are they still policed, punished, and feared? And who gets to decide which hairstyles are acceptable? Enjoyed this video? Check out more on our channel: Join the conversation of our latest Street Debates : https://www.youtube.com/show/VLPLKkuo... Are you crazy about Science? Then you don’t wanna miss THIS! :    • I made plastic that melts in nature — here...   Find all our latest videos here! :    / @dwthe77percent   ----- #DWAfrica #the77percent ----- 77 percent of Africans are younger than 35. Africa's youth holds the key to shaping the continent’s future. On our platforms we share their stories, their dreams and their challenges. Are you part of the 77 percent? Join the debate here on YouTube, and on the following platforms: facebook.com/dw.africa instagram.com/dw_the77percent dw.com/77 dw.com/africa