New Army Shaving Policy Will Allow Soldiers with Skin Condition that Affects Mostly Black Men to Be Kicked Out

Young adults hurt by anti-Blackness in the military

As a Black man and as a baby boomer, I have become very concerned for young people of color in our nation. A person from my generation has an advantage that many of today’s teenagers and young adults may not…

New Army Shaving Policy Will Allow Soldiers with Skin Condition that Affects Mostly Black Men ...

The Army is preparing to roll out a

Officer rips 'racially motivated' policy that enables Army to kick out Black men

The U.S. Army is now rolling out a new policy that disproportionately impacts Black soldiers, and one officer is questioning the motivations behind the announcement.Military.com reported Friday that the Army is now planning to prohibit shaving waivers, requiring all soldiers to adhere to strict new ...

Military officer slams 'racially motivated' policy that enables Army to kick out Black men

The U.S. Army is now rolling out a new policy that disproportionately impacts Black soldiers, and one officer is questioning the motivations behind the announcement.Military.com reported Friday that the Army is now planning to prohibit shaving waivers, requiring all soldiers to adhere to strict new grooming standards. Previously, soldiers who suffered from the skin condition pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) were allowed to ask for a waiver to byp…

New Army Shaving Policy Will Allow Soldiers with Skin Condition that Affects Mostly Black Men to Be Kicked Out

The Army is preparing to roll out a new policy that could lead to soldiers diagnosed with a chronic skin condition that causes painful razor bumps and scarring to be kicked out of the service -- an issue that disproportionately affects Black men.