Pressley emphasized the need for change in the beauty standards affecting Black women, stating, "If you do a Google search right now of unprofessional work hairstyles, you'll be besieged by images of Black women." She expressed concern about health risks arising from hair straighteners, emphasizing the importance of authentic representation in the workplace without fear of discrimination.
The letter from Reps. Pressley, Brown, and Velazquez pointedly questions the FDA's delays and seeks clear explanations for the continuous postponements in proposing a ban on formaldehyde-containing hair straighteners. This highlights an urgent concern for the health impacts on communities of color.
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