Espresso Talk Today
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Robin Lofton and Frederick Douglas Lofton
Going Natural: The Controversy & Courage of Natural Black Hairstyles
1 hour 25 minutes Posted Nov 19, 2021 at 10:12 am.
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Braids. Locks. Twists. Cornrows. Afros. Bantu knots. These are styles of natural hair worn by Black people around the world. Although these styles can grow naturally, without the use of chemicals, heat, or painful treatments, many Black people experience professional difficulties or school punishments for wearing these natural styles. In this episode, the Espresso Talk Today team is joined by sisters, Tamera and Vaneida White, to discuss their unique hair journeys and the controversy of wearing natural Black hair. Join us for this lively episode!