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Tag: Emancipation

Juneteenth, Justice, and Jheri Curls

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Aisha Adkins in Body Acceptance, Culture, Joy, Race, Relationships, Self-Care, Strength

When I was about 10, I received my first relaxer. I was thrilled. This meant that my hair would finally swing freely like that of my White classmates, my dolls, and the popular images I saw on TV. I was so excited.

Tagged black, Braids, Complexion, Emancipation, freedom, hair, Jubilee, Juneteenth, SkinLeave a comment

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