…a joy to read as well as an insightful gathering of information. It gave me an understanding of my hair and a greater appreciation for it…I urge everyone to read this book.
Dayna Anderson
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By Kamau & Janice Kenyatta
Black Folk’s Natural Hair
Revisited
Secrets, Shame & Liberation
Have you ever wondered why Black Folk’s Natural Hair is so unique?
If you have, you might think you know all there is to know on the subject. But…
You’d be wrong.
It is ridiculed, laughed at and vilified. School aged children are taunted and teased about it. Women in the workplace are pressured to change their natural hair with the threat of unemployment. Professional athletes are caricatured and sneered at because of it.
So what is it about Black Folk’s Hair that being natural makes it the object of scorn, abuse and insult? And why are some of us going to extremes measures to alter, disguise or cover it up?
The pressure to change our hair in order to “fit” in is worldwide.
But why?
The answers to these and many more questions are found in the pages of this new book. It is the revised edition of Black Folk’s Hair by authors Kamau & Janice Kenyatta. The authors unique blend of male and female perspectives on the subject separates it from other natural hair books on the market. Their exclusive insights confront many age-old beliefs on the subject that are outdated, untrue, and all too often offensive.
Included in the pages are their personal experiences and what they have learned from lectures, seminars and workshops conducted over the years.
The Kenyattas’ caring and warm approach to this hush-hush subject is not without controversy. However, when you finish this book, you will never see Black folk’s natural hair the same again!
Kamau Kenyatta
Best Selling Author
Kamau is a semi-professor of African World Studies. He currently teaches at Lafayette College and Northampton Community College in Pennsylvania. He is also a cultural connection coach who works with college leaders to attract and retain more students to their campuses. Kamau is an in-demand speaker for conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Janice Kenyatta
Best Selling Author
Janice is a retired Educator/Administrator. She writes from personal experiences and from interaction through classroom instruction and seminars and is a sought after speaker for various events.
This book has confirmed some of my worries that I have chosen to ignore for the sake of vanity. It has made me take a hard and close look at what I am doing to my hair and scalp.
— Barbara Lewis —
Teaneck, NJ
…hair is an issue of safety and survival…for the first time in my life my hair and I are friends. It is wash and go. My scalp is healthy. I am trying to get the rest of my life as focused and hassle free.
— Ava H. Stanley, MD —
Somerset, NJ
This book not only gives the history of present beliefs about Black hair but also promotes and instills pride in having Black hair, being proud of oneself and heritage and wearing black hair naturally and proudly.
— Sharon Stafford —
St. Clair Shores, MI
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