Hair Is Political: Meet the Lawmaker Putting Hair on the Agenda

New York state implemented a law this year requiring cosmetology schools to teach students how to work with textured hair. We speak with state assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages, who pushed to make it happen. She explains why hair is a key part of her policy agenda, the role it played in her Haitian immigrant upbringing and what laws she hopes to pass next. Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes stories: WeAreSpiraling.comFollow Priya on Instagram and TikTok MAYURA waitlist and InstagramFind this show on Instagram and TikTok for bonus clips.