Hair Stigma and Bias Did Not Keep Me Down
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As a child, Kemai flaunted his natural afro and embraced his Rastafarian upbringing.  However, this was not something that was appreciated and embraced by his teachers and principal at school. Their draconian policing of his hair left Kemai feeling inadequate. Kemai later regained his confidence as a community leader. Listen to Kemai's story and be inspired.
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