Hair is one of the most prominent aspects of identity, holding special meaning in African/Caribbean communities. Some of our most memorable experiences as children involve our hair: cutting it for school, braiding it, relaxing it, or being pinned between the knees of our mothers to tame it. We had an over-tea conversation, which was a space where we bonded and built community over the stories of our hair, and explored the many meanings it holds for us. These are some of the photos we took during and after the conversation!

April 2016

All Photo Credit: Tyahra Symone Angus