It's onward and upward for Kerion Washington 👏🏾
clearly lays out the issue with this kind of behavior, writing, “the Legislature recognizes that continuing to enforce a Eurocentric image of professionalism through purportedly race-neutral grooming policies that disparately impact Black individuals and exclude them from some workplaces is in direct opposition to equity and opportunity for all.
“It’s been a crazy experience, I wasn’t expecting that,” Kerion said over the phone. Kerion had considered modeling in the past, so it was a perfect fit when a recruiter for IMG contacted himchange the policy , which as far as we’re concerned is too little too late—the policy shouldn’t have existed in the first place.
Kerion and his mom, Karis Washington, are looking forward to a day when similar legislation that was passed in California and New York is passed in Texas, pointing out that, “They need to [pass legislation],” says Karis. “There’s a lot of young adults that have dreads now. It’s very common,” she continued. Kerion is currently working withto prepare for a career in modeling. Are you as excited as we are to see him in an editorial shoot or walking down the runway?! Kerion, we’re rooting for you.
We’ll continue to keep our readers updated if and when more states follow New York and California’s lead.
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