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dreadlocks

[dred-loks] / ˈdrɛdˌlɒks /




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The judgment comes seven years after another High Court ruling recognised Rastafarianism as a protected religion in Kenya, finding that a school's decision to expel a student over her dreadlocks violated her constitutional rights.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

The decision stemmed from a case where Louisiana prison guards forcibly shaved Rastafarian Damon Landor’s dreadlocks in 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

Growing uncut, uncombed hair into dreadlocks is a symbol of devotion and spiritual growth for Rastafarians.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

That meant artists Oscar Leon and Omri Amrany had to painstakingly join approximately 100 separate dreadlocks into the sculpture.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026

Peter slumped in his chair and hung his head so you couldn’t find his face under his dreadlocks.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon


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