FrOtober launches 2021 Afro hair campaign

Emmy^® nominated actor Nathalie Emmanuel has joined this year's FrOtober Afro hair campaign to stand against hair discrimination.

Celebrated annually every October, FrOtober aims to raise awareness of hair prejudice and end natural hair bias and change perceptions of natural hair. The event was founded by Tammy Facey, CEO of natural hair brand Jim + Henry.

Commenting on her experiences of hair discrimination in the acting profession, Nathalie Emmanuel, who has appeared in Fast & Furious, Game of Thrones and Die Hart, says:

“I have so many stories Once on a job, they made me straighten my hair because there was another mixed-race woman actor (with natural hair) and I was told no one would be able to tell us apart. And my hair was destroyed by the end.”

FrOtober founder Tammy Facey will host an Instagram live interview with Nathalie on 2nd October at 6pm.