Judged by Locs, but not my heart
Samyiah Presley, Grand Prairie, TX I chose these six words because they reflect the experience of being judged based on my appearance—specifically my dreadlocks—rather than...
Surprised that dreadlocks are racially charged.
Terence P Ward New Paltz, NY I’m one year in to a five-year exploration of dreadlocks as a participant-observer, so I can learn about the...
My white girl braids ignited confusion.
Nicolette, Alpine, WY. “You’re not black.” “No, I’m not.” “Then why do you have black-girl hair?” “I just like braids, that’s all.” When I had...
