We believe that our hair does not define us. Rather, our hair is an extension of the self that encourages us to create meaningful rituals around personal expression and self care.  October is both Breast Cancer Awareness Month and BlackHistory Month. We would be remiss if we did not mention one individual whose honesty and awareness empowered an entire generation of Black men and women. India Arie  It feels both trivial and important to acknowledge that a lot has been said about Black women's hair throughout the past centuries. However, arguably, not one statement carried more relevance and truth in recent history than India Arie’s anthem “I Am Not My Hair”. Coming from a Black woman, Ms. Arie took possession of the narrative around what...

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