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Melissa Harris-Perry Talks the Politics of Black Hair

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This past weekend, Melissa Harris Perry featured actress Nicole Ari Parker, Curly Nikki blogger Nikki Walton, University of Pennsylvania professor Anthea Butler, and cultural critic Joan Morgan in a powerful discussion about Black hair. The panel discussed the natural hair boom, which has sent relaxer sales on the decline since 2007 and the $185 million dollar Black hair care industry. Missed it? Check out these great highlights!

The Great Moments in Black Hair: [WATCH CLIP]

There’s Big Business in Black Hair: [WATCH CLIP]

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