14-Year-Old Who Was Sent Home From School For Wearing Braids

Faith Fennidy-a 14-year old who went viral after being sent home from school for wearing braids-found out she's the inspiration behind Mickey Guyton's song, "Love My Hair." And even cooler, she got to introduce Guyton before she performed the song at the 2021 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards.

Faith was 11-years-old when she was asked to leave her private Louisiana school because she was wearing braided hair extensions. During that time, the school's policy didn't allow students to wear hair that wasn't natural, Good Morning America (GMA) reported.

Faith opted for a fresh start by not returning to the school. Instead, she enrolled in a new school that she's grown to love.

The painful experience turned Faith into an advocate for natural hair rights. She uses her platform to push her home state of Louisiana to pass the CROWN (Create A Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act. With the passing of the legislation, it's illegal to discriminate based on hairstyle and hair texture, extending protection for both categories under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Education Code.

With opportunity comes possibility. With truth comes authenticity. It is truly an honor to be on this stage singing a song about self-acceptance with these amazing women @BrittNicx and @madelinemaking. #CMAawards pic.twitter.com/Z6QbSKWWJ9

- Mickey Guyton (@MickeyGuyton) November 11, 2021

"I started crying when I found out," Faith recalled. "I got to meet her [Mickey Guyton], and it was honestly an amazing experience. I'm so grateful that I got to be a part of that opportunity."
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