Beautiful young lady fired from Tennessee news station, they didn't like her curly hair and her clothing size! Seriously??
By Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (59444)
May 17, 2023 9:22pm CST
I find this beyond ridiculous. If I were an advertiser on this station, and lived there, I would withdraw my business forever. This young lady is beautiful! A pretty smile with her own style.
Not everyone fits a pattern. They aren't supposed to. Aren't we supposed to celebrate differences? I cannot believe a news station would do this to a young woman just getting started on a career. There is no other way to say it, this just sucks.
People are ridiculous.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/change-your-hair-or-leave-tennessee-anchor-says-she-was-fired-for-her-appearance/ar-AA1bkdZh?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=edfc8258f10d466ca3b2a1a7627e28ac&ei=29
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@AmbiePam (121270)
• United States
18 May 23
I cannot think of a rational excuse for giving those reasons to fire her. As a fellow naturally curly haired woman who champions others with spirals and ringlets (including her 2 nieces), I hope those in charge are shamed by everyone who reads this article, and by those who later learn of this disgrace.
This is why 18 states passed “The Crown Act”, and I hope many more states do too.
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@MarieCoyle (59444)
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18 May 23
I just find this ridicuous beyond measure. A person's hair or clothing (by the way, hers was fine) are a personal choice, I understand following protocol in modesty and such, but she was not offensive in any way from what I could tell. A beautiful young woman!
Why do we as a society have to judge people by the way they dress or fix their hair? There are a lot more important things to deal with than this.
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@AmbiePam (121270)
• United States
18 May 23
@MarieCoyle I completely agree. And women especially are picked apart from the moment someone lays eyes on us.
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@MarieCoyle (59444)
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18 May 23
@AmbiePam
People come in all shapes and sizes and colors. Some people seem to never understand that.
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@marguicha (230365)
• Chile
18 May 23
This station should be fined and make a payment to T. Bartoe.
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@marguicha (230365)
• Chile
18 May 23
@MarieCoyle Exactly! Those "me too" movements and the like should be able to change those hideous laws. It is a shame to be fired because of your hair.
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@MarieCoyle (59444)
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18 May 23
@marguicha
Some people, through no fault of their own, have no hair at all? I wonder if that keeps them from getting a job.
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@MarieCoyle (59444)
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18 May 23
I agree. Get them where it hurts them the most--in the pocketbook!!
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@Jenaisle (16568)
• Philippines
18 May 23
Did this happen in the States, where there is, supposed to be, "democracy and liberty for all?" I am sorry for the lady who has had to suffer this misfortune just because of her hair and outfit. Shouldn't people there protest or something? This could happen next to their family members if they just let it go.
You're right, Marie, "this just sucks."
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@Jenaisle (16568)
• Philippines
18 May 23
@MarieCoyle It's an unbelievable story in this day and age. The TV sponsors should look into it and withdraw their sponsorship.
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@Jenaisle (16568)
• Philippines
18 May 23
@MarieCoyle 
I laughed, sorry. This is showing a bad example to the youth.
I agree that as long as they are pleasant and clean and tidy, well-groomed, these should be enough.
I laughed, sorry. This is showing a bad example to the youth.
I agree that as long as they are pleasant and clean and tidy, well-groomed, these should be enough.1 person likes this
@MarieCoyle (59444)
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18 May 23
Knoxville, TN.
Yes, I would protest if I were there. I have 4 children. Two have curly hair, like me, and two do not. They are all different and all smart and all beautiful in my eyes. These kids work their butts off to get an education to get a decent job, and they get fired for THIS????
Yes, I hope the TV station suffers for this. They deserve to.
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@MarieCoyle (59444)
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18 May 23
Yes. It should be about job performance, not a hairstyle.
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@LadyDuck (502947)
• Italy
19 May 23
@MarieCoyle - This is a case of discrimination. I remember a flight attendant who sued an airline when they decided not to let her fly again because she was heavily overweight. They were obliged to let her fly again.
In that case I was with the company. In case of accident that short fat woman would have been of no help for the passengers.
@MarieCoyle (59444)
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18 May 23
The US is very judgmental about way too many things.
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@LindaOHio (222987)
• United States
18 May 23
I personally don't care for the hair; but it's no reason to let her go. As far as her size goes, we have pleasantly plump ladies on our news channel. The trend has been to have plus size women in the media.
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@m_audrey6788 (58468)
• Germany
18 May 23
I don`t know but it is not allowed here like that 
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@snowy22315 (209239)
• United States
18 May 23
Oh she looks fine...why are people so narrow minded? That is just discrimination.
@MarieCoyle (59444)
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18 May 23
I would think so as well. There is absolutely nothing wrong with her appearance.
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@Deepizzaguy (122379)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 May 23
The station management in Knoxville blew the call. The young lady did not harm anyone working at the station.
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@Deepizzaguy (122379)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 May 23
@MarieCoyle I am in agreement with you.
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@MarieCoyle (59444)
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18 May 23
I did a bit of online research and many people are upset at the station firing her. I hope they hurt. And have to pay up.
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