JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The ‘Save Our Sons’ Organization is addressing the negative stereotypes in the black community. One local man is cutting his hair to make a statement.
Even though some say appearance shouldn’t matter, 41-year old Dominick Davis said his hair is holding him back, so he’s getting a haircut for the first time in 10 years, “It's time for a change, because enough is enough,” said Dominick Davis.
Davis is an ex-offender and served six years in prison. He’s now trying to enter back into society, by first getting a job, “People feel like everyone that has dreads are bad people or they're criminals,” said Davis.
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He said that stereotype is being portrayed more and more with the recent crime in Jacksonville.
“You turn on the TV and if they have a suspect, the description is a person with dreads. You absolutely have to dress. You can't go on an interview with jeans, T-shirt. You're basically selling yourself,” said Davis.