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What is alopecia? It's no laughing matter for millions of Black American women

  • Written by Danita Peoples, Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology, Wayne State University
What is alopecia? It's no laughing matter for millions of Black American womenJada Pinkett Smith has spoken about her struggles with hair loss.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

The Oscar slap that overshadowed the Academy Awards ceremony was sparked by a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s lack of hair – with husband Will Smith objecting violently to comedian Chris Rock mocking the actress’s shaved head.

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