The Hair Tales (2022)
The series leads the audience through a revelatory journey connecting the personal tales of phenomenal Black women to broader societal and historic themes. The stories shared in the series offer an honest and layered look into the complex culture of Black hair and, ultimately, Black women’s identity, beauty, cultural and social contributions and humanity.
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1. Oprah Winfrey: Beyond a Wild Dream2022-10-22 · 42mBorn with a thick head of hair and a “desire to inspire,” Oprah always understood the impact of Black hair.
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2. Issa Rae: Powerful Versatility2022-10-22 · 42mBlack hairs’ ability to shapeshift often mystifies others, but Issa Rae reveals its super power.
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3. Ayanna Pressley: Embodied Liberation2022-10-29 · 42mFreedom ain’t free — nor is maintaining our hair or humanity. Ayanna Pressley puts her ambition, betrayal, loss and beauty on the table. In this episode, we unpack how the hair sal
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4. CHIKA: Audacious Visibility2022-11-05 · 42mWhen the others count us out, we show out. Being CHIKA is a revolutionary act. She cut trauma out of her hair, and stepped into herself as an artistic alchemist. We unpack the unre
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5. Marsai Martin: Freedom's Heir2022-11-12 · 42mOur hair won't be watered down. Marsai Martin found out the hard way. Empowered by generations, she can let her Freedom Hair run wild into big boss possibilities. Unpacked here: th
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6. Chlöe Bailey: Deeply Rooted2022-11-19 · 42mAnchored in the love of her family, Chloe Bailey celebrates how being "loc'd" for life will never box her in; unpacking employment access, acceptability and how Black hair and girl
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