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AFRICA: THE SEAT OF CIVILIZATION
It gave birth to beauty which created a comb
of cultural significance.
AFRICAN STANDARDS OF BEAUTY
Accentuating beauty using the natural hair,
the African found beauty within himself
and never looked elsewhere. 19
BEGINNINGS OF THE SLAVE TRADE
Seasoning and conditioning a man to feel
use-less, emptiness, and nothingness. 31
CURLY HAIR IN BONDAGE
The Afro pick did not make the voyage and
ceased to be for hundreds of years. 55
CHILDREN FOR MASTER
A new generation born to know nothing but
slavery in mind and body. 65
HAIR CARE EVOLUTION
Creative grooming in the master's image,
in the master's house. 73
THE SOCIAL CLASS SYSTEM
Wavy hair, light skin, and keen features
receive preferred treatment. 89
THE ROLE OF RELIGION
Discrimination among their own ranks. 109
THE CIVIL WAR
There was no freedom from 'bad' hair. 121
PRESSING
A way to free the hair from bondage. 131
EDUCATION
Education without respect.
PRODUCTS
Disfiguring the former slaves for profit. 147
FITTING IN
Searching for a hair style
that would not intimidate. 155
THE COMB FOUND
The pick for civil rights. 183
BEYOND THE AFRO
we killed it. 205
INTO THE FUTURE
'Bad' hair, who wants it? 213
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