Kaleigh and colleagues publish on Black hair as a safe sport issue in the Sociology of Sport Journal

Dr. Pennock and colleagues (including Dr. Janelle Joseph and Shalom Brow) have published their recent work in the Sociology of Sport Journal (SSJ). The research centres the idea of understanding Black hair as a safe sport issue.

Throughout the paper, the authors present a call to action for sport administrators, coaches, referees, players, and researchers to consider the sport-specific requirements that may interfere with Black hairstyles and to demonstrate community and structural changes that send messages of welcoming, affirmation, and preparation for Black athletes. 

Read the paper to learn more about this new and important work.