American TV networks have been known for being harsh on Black women wearing their natural hair on air, so for Samaria Terry, a news reporter and anchor for a regional US TV channel, wearing her braids on air took some courage.
Mustered up the courage to rock braids on air! pic.twitter.com/bhXHrrqSE6
Many on social media were surprised that in 2021 it s still an act of bravery for Black woman to show their natural hair on TV.
I do not understand why this takes courage- you look amazing!
It s messed up that you need to muster up courage to wear LOVELY braids. You look freakin beautiful!