“They were trying really hard to be like the Beyoncés of the world, the Shakiras of the world,” she said. “They were willing to put in clip-ins and to the level where it damaged their scalp,” said Professor O’Brien-Richardson.
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Dr. Patti: Hair and Health Among African American Women
Many African American women encounter distinct historical and sociocultural challenges that impede their engagement in physical activity and mental health services because their providers are often culturally uninformed about the significance of Black hair.
Discussing slavery reparations and racial justice: Bloustein Memorial Lecture
Dr. Craemer has explored various options for paying reparations to African-Americans for the enslavement of their ancestors, which would address the wealth gap that exists between whites and African Americans.