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Exploding the Old Narratives Around Black Hair

Bloomberg’s Made reveals how Chicago artist and braider Shani Crowe is dismantling stereotypes.

Bloomberg’s Made: Exploding the Old Narratives Around Black Hair

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Artist and braider Shani Crowe’s mission is to show the beauty and power rooted in the coils and textures of African American locks.

In this episode of Bloomberg’s Digital Video series Made, the interdisciplinary artist shows how her work can help blow apart stereotypes while embracing styles with a nod toward history.