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Sheryl Underwood‘s negative comment about black hair…

Najee Ali, the director of Project Islamic Hope and a coalition of civil rights and community organizations are calling for an immediate public apology from comedienne Sheryl Underwood who is also co-host of “The Talk” CBS. See episode above…

And as we reported, co-host Sarah Gilbert said she sometimes saves her children’s hair. But Underwood interjected, saying that it was “probably some beautiful, long, silky stuff,” implying that the type of hair is desirable and worth saving.”

Najee Ali:

“Underwood essentially spit in the face of every African American who wears their hair naturally. She unfortunately is obviously filled with self hate. Beauty comes in all shades and hair texture. Our coalition isn’t going to allow Underwood or anyone to mock and ridicule African Americans who choose to wear their hair naturally. We’re demanding a public apology from Underwood to those that we’re offended by her disparaging remarks.”

Also, the Compton NAACP isn’t please with Underwood, either:

“On behalf of the NAACP of Compton Underwood comments were in poor taste .Its difficult enough giving encouragement to African American women who choose to wear their hair naturally , but Underwood comments which were broadcast nationally we’re very painful and hurtful to listen to,” stated Paulette Simpson Gibson President of NAACP of Compton, CA.

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