Monique Coleman says she wore headbands because TV crew styled Black hair 'poorly'

Actor sparks debate over racism in fashion and entertainment industry after saying crew didn’t know how to style Black hair

Actor Monique Coleman has ignited a debate over racism in fashion and the entertainment industry after saying her character in the High School Musical television show wore headbands because the crew did not know how to style Black hair.

Taylor McKessie, Coleman’s character in the film franchise, wore headbands with almost every outfit at Coleman’s own suggestion.

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