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Monday Open Thread: The Politics of African American Hair

February 3, 2014 by Miranda 178 Comments

Good Morning POU! This week we'll look at the politics of our hair. The history and economy associated with the hair of African Americans is almost immeasurable. However, its not just the "hair" that we will discuss, but the importance of the hair maintenance community. The roles of barbers and beauticians in the Underground Railroad to the Civil Rights Movement to their roles … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: The Politics of African American Hair

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