Book HackMy Beautiful Black HairBy St. Clair Detrick-Jules
In a Nutshell
This book offers the perspectives of 101 Black women on the beauty and significance of embracing their natural hair.
Favorite Quote
The self-discovery of beauty within the lives of Black women with natural hair is critical in restoring balance, order, and justice to our communities.
Dr. Afiya M. Mbilishaka, clinical psychologist and hairstylist
Introduction
Attending a predominantly white elementary school, four-year-old Khloe encountered bullying from her classmates about her natural Black hair.
When her older sister, St. Clair Detrick-Jules, found out about Khloe's experiences, she decided to create a book of positive messages about Black hair.
St. Clair Detrick-Jules is a filmmaker, photographer, and activist whose work includes the 2018 documentary DACAmented.
For My Beautiful Black Hair, Detrick-Jules photographed and interviewed 101 women, offering them a platform to discuss their journeys to embracing their natural hair and providing encouragement for Khloe.
The book also explores the cultural history of Black women's hair, including how it's been restricted in white spaces.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
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