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The first global celebration of Afro hair took place on the 15th of September 2017. 400 children participated in a new world record for the largest hair education lesson teaching the science and self esteem of afro hair.
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World Afro Day largest hair education lesson at Church House in Westminster, London
Former Miss USA Deshauna Barber
World Afro Day Founder Michelle De Leon
400 school children attended
US Berkley Professor Angela Onwuachi-Willig, Duke Professor Trina Jones and Iowa Professor Wendy Greene.
Participating children at World Afro Day
Celebrity hair stylist Vernon Francois with attendees
Michelle De Leon, founder of World Afro Day receiving the Record Setters World Record for largest hair education lesson
Celebrity hair stlylst and hair expert Vernon Francois with Michelle De Leon, Founder of World Afro Day
Interactive hair education lesson
US Berkley Professor Angela Onwuachi-Willig, Duke Professor Trina Jones and Iowa Professor Wendy Greene.
Record Setter judicator with founder of World Afro Day Michelle De Leon and daughter
Former Miss USA Deshauna barber with students.
Celebrity Stylist Vernon Francois with students
Founder Michelle De Leon with Record Setters judicator
Daughter of Michelle De Leon, Founder of World Afro Day
Schools and scores of children at World Afro Day
Careers and curls talk panelists