Wednesday, February 3, 2010
So What??? Why is this important
I don't want people to think I'm a "straight hair hater." My position is not to persuade every black female to become natural. I simply want to remove the negative connatations from natural hair. I hope black woman can come to appreciate our hair in its natural state and stop denying its beauty. Many woman who I know and have meet allow the state of their hair to dictate their happiness. Sometimes if a woman misses her weekend hair appointment it ruins her entire week. She feels embarassed to be seen in public because of the incoming naps around her edges or the nappy state of her "kitchen." Many woman also avoid certain activities such as sweaty clubs and even swimming because of the threat of their hair "going back." I have nothing against woman wearing their hair straight and I realize it is a matter of opinion on whether to roc' straight hair or kinky hair. What I do not agree with is that black hair is "bad" or not good enough. The implications of black hair as BAD suggests that there is something physical and BIOLOGICAL that makes being black a weakness or a shortcoming.
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Amen to that! And well put. This sure is a good cause to fight for, Shea, since many people do believe that. Good to get the thesis out there, and your agenda! It's a noble one!
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