The Food and Drug Administration has proposed a ban on chemicals in hair-relaxing products. We’ll explain how the passing of the rule could be a big win for Black women’s health. And the battle for the speaker of the House continues with a new nominee. Plus, we’ll play a special spooky edition of This or That, in recognition of Friday the 13th.
Here’s everything we talked about:








“Exclusive: The F.D.A Is Taking Major Action To Protect Against Harmful Chemicals In Hair Products” from The Root

“After Pressley, Brown Inquiry, FDA Proposes Ban on Harmful Chemicals in Hair Relaxers” from pressley.house.gov

Rule regarding formaldehyde-releasing products from Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs

“Trump Loyalist Jim Jordan Is Nominated by GOP for House Speaker” from BNN Bloomberg




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