From my twelve-year journey with alopecia, I’ve learned that everyone’s alopecia journey is different; Embracing alopecia looks different...

Our AJL Member Grace reflected on what it means to embrace alopecia: When you walk into a room full of people with hair, you step back...

Signed, sealed, and delivered! 💌 Tis the season for spreading joy with notes and letters, and the AJL is thrilled to announce the launch...

Happy Black History Month! The AJL would like to spotlight Hulu's The Hair Tales, "a dynamic celebration of Black women's identity,...

All hair, some or no hair, is beautiful and should be celebrated. However, stigmas concerning hair and baldness continue to persist in society. With 31 states to go, the Crown Act needs your help to become law on the federal level. The Crown Act will ban race-based hair discrimination in workplaces and educational institutions if passed. It is crucial to take action on hair legislation to promote greater awareness and understanding of the experiences many in our community fac

By: Grace Duhs I ran around at recess in 2nd-grade feeling so free and myself, but all of a sudden, my bandana got pulled off. Everyone...

The Alopecia Justice League is thrilled to spotlight an alopecia documentary recently released featuring our member, Grace Duhs. This documentary, made by Grace's uncle, has been months in the making. Grace, a junior in California, has had alopecia since she was seven years old. With the support of her family, she is determined to raise greater awareness of the condition, which impacts more than 6.7 million Americans. Many people fail to understand the psychological burdens a

Because of the lack of awareness surrounding hair loss, phrases commonly told to our community carry a negative undertone. Many of these...

Since I was very young, I have lived with alopecia areata which has stripped me of all my hair. Because of my autoimmune condition, I endure the stigma surrounding baldness daily. This condition has deeply informed my perspective regarding empowering hair loss legislation. Specifically, I advocate for H.R. 5430, which will mandate insurance coverage for cranial prosthetics (wigs) under Medicare. High-quality wigs, which are imperative to the mental health of many with hair lo

Exciting advocacy news! Senator Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY] recently co-sponsored bill S.4708, the Senate companion bill for H.R. 5430. As...