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Humbled to Receive a Certificate of Recognition from the City of New York

December 01, 2024Mireille Liong

I am deeply honored to share that I have been awarded a Certificate of Recognition by the City of New York, presented during the Suriname Heritage Day celebration at Bowling...

Interview with Drs. Mireille Liong about Bad Hair Uprooted Hair and Fashion Show

Interview with The Bilie Holiday Theatre about the Untold History of Black Follicles

November 19, 2024Mireille Liong

For my exhibition Bad Hair Uprooted: The Untold History of Black Follicles, I was interviewed by Taquasha Wilson from the Billie Holiday Theatre. I tremendously enjoyed the interview. It was...

I’m Leaving the USA, But Not Without a Grand Finale

November 17, 2024Mireille Liong4 comments

Yes, I am leaving the USA—and not for the reasons you may think. Traveling Africa has been in the planning for quite a while. However Brooklyn wouldn't allow me to leave...

Health, Hair & Headwraps: Holiday Hair Tutorial & Fashion Show

November 08, 2024Mireille Liong3 comments

Curated by award-winning Social Entrepreneur and photographer Mireille Liong, M.S, The Billie Holiday Theatre will host Health, Hair & Headwraps: Holiday Hair Tutorial & Fashion Show, a special event celebrating...

Support my Documentary and Win a Free Headwrap!

November 07, 2024Mireille Liong

My documentary BAD Hair Uprooted: The Untold History of Black Follicles peels back the layers of unequal hair rights and the lasting impacts they've had on the Black community. From health risks...

BAD Hair Uprooted Holiday Hair & Fashion Show

Roll Call for Locticians and Natural Hairstylists: Showcase Your Holiday Styles!

October 28, 2024Mireille Liong

Calling all locticians and natural hairstylists—this is your chance to set the trends for the holiday season! The BAD Hair Uprooted Holiday Hair & Fashion Show is happening on November 22nd...

Hair, Health & Maroon Wraps – A Unique Celebration of Natural Hair and Cultural Heritage

October 27, 2024Mireille Liong

Brooklyn, NY – On November 28, 2024, at the Billie Holiday Theatre, a truly unique event will bring together the art of natural hair care and the rich cultural heritage...

Hair, Fashion, and Equal Hair Rights at the Billie Holiday Theatre: BAD Hair Uprooted Exhibition Opening Recap

October 11, 2024Mireille Liong

On October 10th, 2024, the Billie Holiday Theatre in Brooklyn, NY, became the stage for something extraordinary: the opening of the BAD Hair Uprooted exhibition. The event was more than...

Diversity in the Workplace: Would You Alter Your Hair for a Job?

October 08, 2024Mireille Liong

What would you do if asked to change your hairstyle for a job? Hairstyles, particularly those rooted in cultural significance, carry deep meaning, and being asked to alter them feels...

A Natural Hair Milestone on Dutch TV back in 2006

September 28, 2024Mireille Liong

One of the highlights from the past few years was definitely the feature about natural hair on RTL Nieuws, a national TV station in the Netherlands. My book, Kroeshaar, Wat...

Would You Alter Your Hair for a Job? – A Revealing Exhibition that exposes White Privilege

September 03, 2024Mireille Liong

Would you alter your hair for a job? This bold question lies at the heart of BAD Hair Uprooted: The Untold History of Black Follicles, a groundbreaking exhibition set to...

It's the 20th Anniversary of my book! Going Natural, How to Fall in Love with Nappy Hair

July 31, 2024Mireille Liong1 comment

Can you believe it’s been 20 years since Going Natural: How to Fall in Love with Nappy Hair hit the shelves? A lot has changed since then. Never had I...