Love is in the hair! A history of cornrow braids
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Tag along with Joy, Amira and a magical bobblehead with the gift of gab on a road-trip while they explore the history of cornrow hair braiding! We\\u2019ll hear how cornrow braids made the leap from ancient tradition to the halls of Congress \\u2013 and get acquainted with Madam C.J. Walker, the first Black female self-made millionaire who made her fortune with hair and flair!\\xa0
Plus, a special appearance from King Benkos Bioho, a trail-blazing historical leader who used braids as a secret map to lead enslaved people to freedom. And of course, a new First Things First!
This episode was sponsored by:
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