The Black Beauty Activist
The Black Beauty Activist podcast is a show that discusses topics critical to the growth of Black women's self-confidence and cultural consciousness.
The Black Beauty Activist
Episode #10 Significance and Cultural Appropriation of Braids
Dr. Tameka and her guest, Master stylist, Debra Hare-Bye discuss Debra's upcoming event in Brooklyn, NY (International I love Braids Day on July 29th). They also dialogue about why braids are still significant in the Black culture after more than 2000 years of their existence.
Connect with Debra @_omhhredroom and @_omhhinc on Instagram
Register for International I Love Braids Day in Brooklyn, NY on July 29th, 2023. https://www.ohmyheavenlyhair.com/iilbd
Pick up Dr. Tameka's new book, "Black Hair in a White World"
https://www.amazon.com/Black-White-Costume-Society-America/dp/1606354566
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/black-hair-in-a-white-world-tameka-n-ellington/1142637928
Read Dr. Tameka's article, "Cornrows" in the Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress https://www.academia.edu/33401412/cornrows_pdf