Via Wikipedia:
The Beard Liberation Front (BLF) is a British interest group, which campaigns in support of beards and opposes discrimination against those who wear them. It was founded in 1995 by socialist historian Kieth Flett who continues to organise and represent the organisation. Apart from its numerous campaigns in support of beards and against discrimination in the workplace and against those who wear beards as part of their religion, it currently hosts the annual Beard of the Year award.
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