My Own Hair

Overview

In September of 1968, middle schooler Rita Pettis runs into her neighbor's niece rocking an afro, the first she's ever seen. When encouraged to try the new hair-do, she reports to school only to find herself suspended for wearing her natural hair.

Cast

Aaliyah Sulivan

Rita

Charlize Patmon

Michelle

Imani Jackson

Aaliyah

Chad Anderson

Pricipal Myers

Taj Young

Mother