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Feb 2022
54m 59s

Positively Gam: Black Hair Part 1 w/ Wil...

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In this episode, my granddaughter Willow discusses her journey with her hair. Also, joining in on the conversation is hair historian J. LeShae and textured hair consultant Stacey Ciceron who explain the generational trauma Black women have gone through over the years with their hair.

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