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For Black Women, the Hair Salon and Beauty Supply Store Are Sacred Spaces
Beauty supply stores hold a unique place in the lives of Black women. Whether they need kanekalon hair to complete a set of box braids, tracks to finish a sew-in weave, or something to sleek down their edges, it’s one of the few spaces where Black women and their beauty needs aren’t an afterthought…
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How Successful Women Advocate For Themselves At Work - & You Can Too
Women rarely have just one job. In addition to our careers, there’s the nurturing we do at home, within ourselves, and in our relationships. And let’s face it, it doesn’t even end there…
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'Black Girl Church' Documentary Creators Discuss Blackness, Beauty Supply Stores & Inspirations Behind Film
For African-American women, beauty supply stores offer an assortment of hair products and accessories that are a part of their everyday lives. If you’re looking for bundles of weave, lashes, braiding hair…
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'Black Girl Church' Is Preaching Its Beauty Gospel Around The Country
The short documentary Black Girl Church might not be what you’d expect from its name. Created and directed by Audrey Williams and Marissa Pina, the film explores the idea of the beauty supply store as a haven for Black women…
VARIETY MAGAZINE
'Harriet’ to Open 2019 UrbanWorld Festival
The lineup for the 23rd annual Urbanworld Film Festival was announced Friday…which is geared towards representing and celebrating diverse, international voices in film, music videos, television, screenplays and shorts…
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Black Girl Church Is A Love Story Between Black Women And Our Hair
Every black girl knew the sentiment growing up. You sat between your momma’s legs as she worked the gels and creams throughout your tresses. She’d sort through your thick hair with her weapon of choice; A rattail comb, a paddle brush, or maybe even her hands…