A
woman who was embarrassed and humiliated at a popular bar because of
the hairstyle she chose to wear has become a source of inspiration for
many.
Oluwagbeminiyi Olapeju Osidipe
A woman has narrated how she was denied access to a popular
restaurant just because of the style of hair she wore. The
discrimination she suffered made her to voice out her anger which has
led to many people being encouraged.
The woman identified as Oluwagbeminiyi Olapeju Osidipe wrote:
"About a week ago, I got denied access into "Butholes Restaurant" because my hair was like this!
Guy at the door deemed it too "local" but proceeded to allow 2
weave wearing ladies and 2 other men walk in, while moving me aside with
his giant forearm.
I've been through the motions this week... from embarrassment,
to anger, to unworthiness to severe self consciousness to complete
defiance in changing my hairstyle.
I say it time and time again, this "self love" thing is a chore, a tiring one. .
Found myself wanting to cover my "glory". Wore a hat throughout
COPA even though I was in the shade for the fear that one security
official will impede me from doing my job. .
I wanted a wig for fun the week before the event; but last
week, I started to really dream about owning one till I found out the
price (Jesos is lord) and decided; self love is harder but cheaper.
It's important for me to state, that my hair is natural not because I am a naturalista, but because I love food!
What has food got to do with it? Well when you eat as much as I
do, you have the tendency to be obese, when you have the tendency to be
obese, you need to work out. When you work out you sweat and I need
access to my scalp always. And more importantly, I must eat.
.
That is the reason why I went to "butholes" in the first place. Food.
I shouldn't be judged, no one, should be judged because they want to eat.....
Many people have many takes on this. Feminist, Patriotic, Indigenous, black girl magic etc.
My take is Human, that people, all people must be treated with
dignity and respect no matter who they are or what their choices are and
finally, all human beings must eat.
Ok bye!"
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