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Native American soldier gets OK to wear long hair, feather to honor heritage

Spec. Moses Brave Heart received a religious accommodation to grow his hair out and wear an eagle feather as a way to express his Oglala Sioux heritage. By Matt White Published Nov 2, 2024 6:31 PM EDT ...
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Rubbing out Long Hair = Pehin Hanska kasota : the American Indian story of the Little Big Horn in art and word / by Rodney G. Thomas

Warrior artists: Amos Bad Heart Bull -- Big Beaver -- Jack Red Cloud -- Kicking Bear -- Kills Two -- Little Big Man -- Little Skunk -- Little Wolf -- No Two Horns -- One Bull -- Rain in the Face -- ...
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My Son's Hair is Part of a Thousand-Year-Old Tribal Culture. His School Called it a 'Fad.'

My Native American first-grader Logan loves his long braid. It connects my son to our cultural and spiritual traditions as members of the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe of North Carolina. For thousands of ...
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This Is How Karen Mitchell Turned A Side Hustle Into One Of The Top Hair Extension Companies Around

If you search #HumanHairExtensions on Instagram you’re bound to come across True Indian Hair within a few scrolls. The hair care line, owned by True Hair Company is a force in the beauty industry. But ...
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7 Powerful Abilities Of People Who Have Naturally Long, Luscious Hair

Hair speaks volumes about a person. As an obvious genetic trait passed down from parents, it reveals your heritage. It also plays a significant role in beauty and cultural identity. In many cultures, ...