DOVE and LINKEDIN partner to combat hair discrimination in the workplace

Dove and LinkedIn have partnered to address race-based hair discrimination in the workplace through a campaign called #BlackHairIsProfessional. The partnership co-commissioned a study to investigate the effects of hair bias and discrimination on Black women in corporate settings, revealing that Black women's hair is two and a half times more likely to be perceived as unprofessional.

Dove and LinkedIn have also created a suite of free LinkedIn Learning courses on diversity recruiting and inclusive leadership, with a goal to educate one million hiring managers and professionals by 2023.

The brands are also encouraging people to sign The CROWN Act petition, which aims to ban discrimination based on protective hairstyles or hair texture. The act has already been passed in 20 states and over 40 municipalities. Anyone can join the conversation using the hashtag #BlackHairIsProfessional.