I never saw images of powerful black men and women who looked like me, with hair like me, winning until 'Hair Love' scooped an Oscar

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'This beautiful story not only charmed the Academy but more importantly it has sparked conversations on two issues affecting the black community; society’s blanket (and negative) view of the black father and the cultural significance of black hair'

Josh Smith

I never saw images of powerful black men and women who looked like me, with hair like me, winning. It wasn’t until I began seeing women like Viola Davis andon the red carpet with their coils on display and also becoming a mother to twin daughters that I ditched hair straightening and embraced my hair.

The collective outpouring and thirst for knowledge in learning about hydrating butters, oils, shampoo, conditioners and protective hair styles for afro hair started a revolution. And now, African hair techniques - from braids to threading - that had been lost and discarded through slavery and indoctrination are now being promoted and celebrated.

 

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