Last year, a video went viral in which Taylor spent three hours detangling the hair of a client who had not combed it in more than a year due to life and mental health struggles. Get inspired by these sisters who are centering and celebrating beautiful Black hairstyles.Īnnagjid “Kee” Taylor, 39, owner of Deeper Than Hair salon and YouTuber Today we are in a place where we demand that all that vibrancy and variety be accepted and valued. We’ve long fought to overcome stereotypes and bias associated with our unique hair types. Whether we show off thick coils and curls, wear braids or locs, or experiment with weaves, wigs and extensions, these styles are a part of the way we self-identify. We all have a hair journey and can likely look back at the different styles we once donned that spoke to different phases of life. Black culture boasts a millennia-long tradition of versatile styling. Our crowns are a form of personal expression, self-love, beauty and Black excellence. The fact that the sculpture, on view in NOLA’s Lafayette Square until July 12, attracts both applause and trolling pretty much sums up what we all know about Black hair. “All Power to All People,” by artist Hank Willis Thomas, drew curious passersby, ESSENCE Fest visitors, selfie takers - and controversy on social media. As she circled the work and the fluid cloth floated to the ground, a 28-foot-high steel Afro pick accented with a peace sign and a clenched fist came into view. New Orleans mayor LaToya Cantrell was on hand to unveil a two-story sculpture draped in black, one of three temporary installations featured in a #MONUMENTALTOUR across Louisiana. No one deserves to be cheated on if they're doing right by their partner.It was the Friday before Juneteenth. I hope he really does get his shit together. I might incur some flack for this, but I think a lot of times, people think: as long as there is/they keep believing in some omnipotent being to forgive them for all of their wrongdoings, they will just keep doing the wrong thing. That being said, I have a hard time believing that people ever truly change from committing infidelity, they just get better at hiding it, whether they believe in God or not. As a husband and father, that's disappointing to hear. He chose to do that, as a result of no flaw of her own. If I liked anything about the video Derrick posted in the past 24 hours, it's that he clarified that his wife isn't the reason he cheated. I personally completely disagree that God has anything to do with any of it. Sometimes, people love to preach, but don't actually practice what they preach. Were you posting this specific video to shit on Derrick Jaxn, or because you actually like that other YouTuber? I just got through the actual video Jaxn posted with his wife. r/afros is for cool selfies of your gorgeous fros of any size Hair is an often talked about topic here, we ask that you redirect hair questions to /r/blackhair and /r/naturalhair (or both). Otherwise, have fun and enjoy!įriends of /r/Blackladies! (alphabetical) Please don’t hesitate to report problematic or offensive posts. If these concepts are foreign to you, feel free to peruse some of the sites and articles listed below for a clue:Ĭonsequences of White Privilege in America against People of Colorįor the time being we are asking that all questions/debates about interracial relationships be discussed over in r/interracialdating.Ī Collection of Perspectives & Resources on Race and Moreĩ7 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice Do not derail, do not concern troll and do not tone police. While everyone is welcome here, fundamental awareness of privilege and intersectionality is expected. We understand that, occasionally, the topic of race will come up in discussion. We are the cool kids and the nerds, the fashionistas and the bohemians, the ratchet and the intellectual.
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