CONFIRMED: History of Black Women's Hair & The Crown Act with Shahidah Ali
Shahidah Ali is a public speaker, black homeownership dream builder, and entrepreneur. Former co-owner of the Mixx Hair Bar & Beauty Supply, in Providence, Ri, which catered to Black Natural Hair products and education, Shahidah remains passionate about increasing the visibility of black women's history. Her work includes delivering trainings and workshops in educational, corporate and healthcare professionals, including Southcoast Health. Shahida Alil will present on the history of hair as an integral part of African society and the integration of African and American cultures, including the impact it had on hair and its assimilation. Discussion will also include the discrimination of hair expression which led to the passage of the Crown Act. Co-sponsored by Academic Advising & Support, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, CWGS, FDUH, Health & Society Program
Frederick Douglass Unity House
Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality
508.910.6567
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