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
Hair Politics
Monday Open Thread: The Politics of African American Hair
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