Tracee Ellis Ross's The Hair Tales, Black hair and what it means to be a Black woman in this country

Описание: Tracee Ellis Ross's The Hair Tales, Black hair and what it means to be a Black woman in this country
"The Hair Tales is an intimate and intentional docuseries focused on the parallel journeys Black women have with their hair and with themselves, ultimately all towards self-love. By centering the stories on Black hair and what it means to be a Black woman in this country, Tracee Ellis Ross will take viewers on a dynamic journey that documents not only how hair has been part of every Black woman’s identity and personal expression throughout history but also the radical impact that Black women have had on culture and humanity. Through cultural, societal, and historical context, The Hair Tales acts as living documentation of the wholeness of Black women, and ultimately, the wholeness of culture. The Hair Tales will not only demonstrate that Black women are a runway to humanity but also how Black women liberate us all."
00:00 intro
3:53 Tracee discusses her hair journey and supporting the Crown Act
6:04 Tracee talks about her hair company and what she didn't see in the world
6:45 Tracee wanted to change the paradigm of marketing
7:30 Tracee Ellis Ross discuss how Hair tales came to fruition
10:00 Tracee Ellis Ross talks about "The Beauty Shop" and what it's meant to her
10:40 "The Beauty Shop" is where she could transform her hair to be accepted
12:02 Tracee Ellis Ross discusses "frying her hair"
13:32 Tracee Ellis Ross says the salon becomes a place where we are held
15:10 Tracee Ellis Ross talks about Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
16:08 Tracee Ellis Ross tells a story about Ayanna Pressley's term "healing legislation"
16:54 Tracee Ellis Ross says Ayanna Pressley somehow speaks her language
17:42 Tracee Ellis Ross talks about the moment she felt free to be her authentic self
19:46 Tracee Ellis Ross is not advocate for being natural...
21:00 Tracee Ellis Ross says you are beautiful and your hair is a treasure
22:32 Tracee Ellis Ross talks about Chica and that Chica is an alchemist
26:25 Tracee Ellis Ross names the 5 black woman who wore their hair naturally on TV
27:41 Tracee tells a story about EssenceFest where someone told her to do her hair
30:31 Tracee Ellis Ross's says people waste too much time trying to be safe
32:00 Tracee Ellis Ross's asked Ayanna to teach her about her freedom and beauty
34:08 Tracee talks about her favorite moment in The Hair Tales docuseries

Moderator is Esi Eggleston Bracey, Chief Operating Officer, EVP Beauty & Personal Care / Unilever North America

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