Lettia McNickle

• Montreal discrimination case over woman’s hairstyle will proceed to Human Rights Tribunal

  Last fall, the Quebec Human Rights Commission ruled Lettia McNickle was the victim of racial and gender discrimination after her employer allegedly sent her home for having braids in her hair.

  Canada

  Mar 19, 2019
  
• Montreal woman wins case after losing job at Madisons because of her hair

  The owner of Madisons New York Bar and Grill in downtown Montreal has been ordered to pay the 23-year-old $14,500 in damages.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2018
  
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• 5 Montreal stories you must read this week: December 18

  Global News follows up on two stories, one involving a waitress and her supposedly problematic hairstyle, the other the tragic end to an eight-year long missing persons case.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2015
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• Human Rights Commission investigates racial discrimination at Madisons

  Lettia McNickle first turned to Global News last March, claiming she lost hours of work at Madisons' downtown location because of her braided hair.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2015
• Madisons issues apology following allegations of racism

  Madisons New York Grill and Bar has issued an apology regarding recent allegations of racism at the restaurant's downtown location.

  Politics

  Mar 23, 2015
• Young black Montrealer claims she’s losing work over her hair

  A hostess at Madison's Grill in downtown Montreal said she believes she's a victim of discrimination.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2015