When Black Women Used Hair Braids to Escape Slavery

A history lesson in brilliance and resilience

Denver and Atlanta based musician and braid artist Nay Renee a/k/a Project Nayy braids a customer
Image: Hair braid expert Project Nayy in Atlanta and Denver

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A Medium Top Writer on Racism, Diversity, Education and Parenting | Speaker and Trainer | Award-Winning Author | Latest Book: Black Batwoman V. White Jesus

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Jeffrey Kass

A Medium Top Writer on Racism, Diversity, Education and Parenting | Speaker and Trainer | Award-Winning Author | Latest Book: Black Batwoman V. White Jesus