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The Politics of Black Hair | Is Protective Styling Political or Simply a Style Choice?
Footage from the first event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piZDgpmHUwE Want tickets to the next event? On May 31, 2015 @ Revival (783 College S... -
The Politics of Black Hair | The series: Inaugural Event
The Politics of Black Hair: The Series
Topic: Is protective styling political or simply a style choice? PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
$10 Advance Tickets | $15 VIP Tickets | Limited $20 Tickets available at the door
For centuries, women of colour have been told that their hair in its natural state isn't good enough.
Do we judge black women by whether or not they straighten their hair? Is a protective style(weave/ wig/ braids/ twists) a political hairstyle? Can you style your hair anyway you want or are you always making a political statement?