U.S.
Military Will Review 'Racially Biased' Hairstyle Regulations
The United States Department of Defense
Will Review new
Hairstyle Regulations for all branches of service after female African-American soldiers and members of the*Congressional Black Caucus called new
U.S. Army hair rules "racially biased" when the new policy was instituted in late March.
"During the next three months, each service
Will Review their
Hairstyle policies as they pertain to African-American women to ensure standards are fair and respectful of our diverse force, while also meeting our
Military service's requirements," Rear Adm. John Kirby, the Pentagon's press secretary, said Tuesday in a
statement, echoing an order by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.
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