A celebration of natural hair

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June 22, 2017 Today's TED Talk A celebration of natural hair 14:00 minutes · TEDxBeaconStreet Cheyenne Cochrane explores the role that hair texture has played in the history of being black in America -- from the heat straightening products of the post-Civil War era to the thousands of women today who have decided to stop chasing a conventional beauty standard and start embracing their natural hair. "This is about more than a hairstyle," Cochrane says. "It's about being brave enough not to fold under the pressure of others' expectations." Watch now »   Playlist of the Day How to pop our filter bubbles Insights and advice to escaping the echo chambers of social media, newsfeeds, and everyday conversation so that we may get a better, less rose-tinted grasp of the world and people around us. Watch » 9 talks · Total run time 1:42:27   Download the TED app

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