August 19, 2008
"We just kind of felt like in news reports lately it was like, 'What are we going to do with them,' trying to sweep them under the rug," said Ghandia Johnson.
The couple owns Sly's Salon at Grant Street and 16th Avenue, in downtown Denver. They decided to use their business to create a so-called cut-a-thon specifically for the homeless.
"We thought we could help some of Denver's homeless residents by giving them a fresh look, giving them real good self esteem and helping them feel part of the DNC, so they look their best," said Ghandia Johnson.
She says homeless people who want to be in public during the convention shouldn't feel ashamed about their appearance. That's why the salon gave free haircuts, washes and styles to more than 150 adults during the all-day event on Monday.
"It has been great," exclaimed stylist Bianca Powell. "It's been a terrific, wonderful, happy, graceful day!"
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