World Afro Day takes place on 15 September each year as a global day of celebration and liberation of Afro hair and identity.
On 13 September, BBC Newsround presenter DeGraft Mensah visited Year 7 learners to find out more about their experiences with having afro hair and how this is an important part of their identity and one which they are encouraged to celebrate.
Learners enjoyed explaining the different types of hair styles, their positive experiences in celebrating their individuality and talking to the BBC Newsround crew! You can view the BBC Newsround video with Degraft and our learners here.
