Why It’s Time To Release The Systemic Hatred For Natural Hair

I’m still convinced that comedian Chris Rock’s 2009 documentary, Good Hair, did way more damage than good. In an attempt to shed light on an ultra-sensitive subject that haunts Black women with a “specific grade of hair,” Rock ended up righteously exploiting the motives of those who despite not creating the drama, have to ultimately suffer the consequences.

But there was no way a Black man with celebrity status, was ever going to get it right. Of course his angle would almost demonize the habitual need of Black women to spend more money than they can afford on “creamy crack” or luxurious hair extensions from the temples of India, all in an effort to compete with more desirable non-Black women.

The film basically showcased a slew of Black men from all walks of life, who were employed to validate the narrative of how Black women take this hair stuff way to seriously! And the famous women of color who were recruited by Rock, didn’t add any measure of seriousness to a heavy topic of discussion, that obviously goes way beyond the very pricey and endless…