Tangled: Black Women & Our Hair
Thick legs, dappled with deep pockets of cellulite, were my human pillows as my mom sat me on the floor and fixed my hair every morning of my childhood. “Two, […]
Twisted: Black Hair, HBCUs & Mixed Messages
For four generations, my mom’s family has sent their kids to HBCUs (Historically Black College & Universities). For the first two generations, it wasn’t truly a choice, due to segregation; […]
My Doo-Rag: A Story of Love & Loss
Let me state it clearly and plainly: I lost my doo-rag and I am absolutely devastated about it. I am talking real deal, genuine feelings of deep loss. I think […]