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Braiding for a Fight Highlights Licensing War Over Black Hair
Debra Nutall, a Memphis hairbraider, fights a Tennessee board bid to close her shop amid a broader movement of African styled braiders challenging licensing. Advocates call it economic liberty while regulators stress public health. cases span Washington to Tennessee with licenses requiring up to 2,100 hours.
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Ashington
Debra Nutall
State Cosmetology Board
Tennessee
Memphis
Natall
Nutall
Taalib-Din Abdul Uadah
Washington
American Hairbraiders & Natural Hair Care Association
Julie Becker
National Cosmetology Association
Congressional Black Caucus
Institute For Justice
Dana Berliner
Faith Carey
Canton
Ohio
Faithfully Yours Braiding Salon
Carey
Maryland
California
Diane Watson
Tennessee Board of Cosmetology