Meet the Vet Who Fought for More Inclusive Hair Standards in the Army | American Veteran: Keep It Close
6th Grade – 8th Grade
9th Grade – 12th Grade
English
As a cadet at West Point, Andrea Peters went to great lengths to make her textured hair conform to Army regulations and standards. The regulations prevented her from fully expressing her individuality and affected her sense of self. Andrea’s hair pick serves as a reminder that although regulations have eased over the years, there is still progress to be made.
