‘I Had To Pay for the Barber:’ Actors Say Hollywood's Neglect of Black Men's Hair Must Change
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 Published On Jul 22, 2020

As part of Variety's #Represent Roundtable on Black Men in Hollywood, actors Aldis Hodge, Chris Chalk, Jay Pharoah, Algee Smith, and Derek Luke sound off on the troubles they face getting their barbers into the hair and makeup unions, so they can continue to cut their hair while on set.
“There is a consideration that is not given to Black men and women, when it comes to the hair and makeup trailer, of having Black cast members come on and giving them the environment to win, to thrive,” Hodge noted. “And when I ask about it [I say], ‘Why do you oppose? As opposed to doing your job to get the right person.’"

Watch the full conversation moderated by Variety's Angelique Jackson here: https://variety.com/video/jay-pharoah...

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