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In many cultures, ethnic groups, and nations around the world, hair is considered a source of power and prestige. African people brought these traditions and beliefs to the Americas and passed them down through the generations.

In my mother’s family (Black Americans from rural South Carolina) the women don’t cut their hair off unless absolutely necessary (i.e damage or routine trimming). Long hair is considered a symbol of beauty and power; my mother often told me that our hair holds our strength and power. Though my mother’s family has been American born for several generations, it is fascinating to see the beliefs and traditions of our African ancestors passed down. We are emotionally and spiritually attached to our hair, cutting it only with the knowledge that we are starting completely clean and removing stagnant energy.

Couple this with the forced removal and covering of our hair from the times of slavery and onward, and you can see why so many Black women and men alike take such pride and care in their natural hair and love to adorn our heads with wigs, weaves, braids, twists, accessories, and sharp designs.

Hair is not just hair in African diaspora cultures, and this is why the appropriation and stigma surrounding our hair is so harmful.

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Janelle Monáe photographed by Tim Walker for Vogue UK | July 2023

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For Anybody Who Needs This

GET YO PAPERS DONE/STUDY FOR FINALS AND PUT YO DAMN PHONE DOWN

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….me

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You’re not broken. Life has made of you a puzzle. A beautiful work of art that takes time, patience and skill to put together but in the end is worth every effort.

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Aurora Opal Press on Nails

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Phenomenal Women.

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“...Gurira beat out Avengers: Infinity War’s Chris Hemsworth, Jurassic World star Chris Pratt, Deadpool 2’s Ryan Reynolds, and her Black Panther co-star, Chadwick Boseman, for the honor.”

“Thank you for affirming that women and girls, when they are given the chance to hang with the boys, can hang with the best of them…”

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you ever just sit and realise u can’t remember 80% of your childhood? like … what happened? who am i ..?

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Everyone can support someone living with HIV. There is no cure, but HIV treatment  means people can live longer, healthier lives. Questions? Healthcare  providers have answers. You can also visit HelpStopTheVirus.com

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JANELLE MONAE Noisey Self Portraits