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dreadlocks

[dred-loks] / ˈdrɛdˌlɒks /




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The BSA wrote that "traditional aquatic headwear", like swimming caps, "doesn't cater to children with longer, thicker afro hair, nor does it cater to traditionally Black hairstyles including braids, dreadlocks and twists with extensions".

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

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

He had with him a copy of a federal appeals court opinion that said Rastafarian inmates had a protected religious right to wear dreadlocks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

Like many Rastafarians, Landor believes his faith requires him to wear his hair in long dreadlocks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

The second mate tugged sheepishly at the ends of his dreadlocks.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee


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