It is ridiculed, laughed at, and vilified. School-aged children are taunted and teased about it. Women in the workplace are pressured to change it with the threat of unemployment. Professional athletes are caricatured and sneered at over it. The pressure to change our hair to “fit” in is worldwide. But why?
What about Black Folk’s Hair makes it the object of scorn, abuse, and insult? And why are some of us going to extremes to alter, disguise or cover it up?
The answers to these and many more questions are found on the pages of this new revised edition of Black Folk’s Hair. Offering male and female insights, the authors present a penetrating and updated examination into the hidden truths of Black folk’s hair.
Their investigation lays to rest many age-old beliefs about the subject, most of which are inaccurate, unsuitable, and offensive.
They skillfully unravel the secrecy that surrounds Black folk’s hair and uncovers factors from history as the foundation of their inquiry.
Their personal experiences and what they have learned from lectures, seminars, and workshops conducted over the years are included.
The Kenyattas’ caring and warm approach to this hush-hush subject are not without controversy. However, when you finish this book, you will never see Black folk’s hair the same again!
