Good Morning POU! Today we feature George A. Myers, a late-1800s Cleveland barber whose shop was his ticket to becoming an influential voice in Republican politics at a local, state and national level. George Myers was born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 5, 1859. His father, Isaac Myers, was an important figure in the free black community, and was among the first to … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: The Politics of African American Hair
African American Barbers
Tuesday Open Thread: The Politics of African American Hair
Good Morning POU! Today we feature one of the most successful men in Black History who built his fortune through his masterful skills with scissors and a razor. Alonzo Herndon (1858-1927), Barber, Insurance Company Founder, Civil Rights Financier An African American barber and entrepreneur, Alonzo Herndon was founder and president of the Atlanta Life Insurance … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: The Politics of African American Hair