Annually observed on September 15, World Afro Day commemorates the natural, kinky, coiled, or curly hair of individuals from black or mixed-race ethnicities. Established with the goal of normalizing afros and their natural textures, the day seeks to eradicate discrimination against those choosing to wear their hair in its natural afro state. Additionally, World Afro Day aims to foster a sense of pride in individuals about their hair, dispelling any feelings of shame associated with tightly coiled and kinky hair.