Hairvolution

<p>In this anthology about Black women's hair and beauty some of the world's most inspiring black women tell us about their attitudes to and struggles with their crowning glory. Kinky wavy straight or curly this book celebrates Black women's natural beauty however they choose to style their hair.</p><p></p><p>With an overview of the politics and history of Black women's hair the book explores how Black hairstyles have played a part in the fight for social justice and the promotion of Black culture while inspiring us to challenge outdated notions of beauty gender and sexuality for young women and girls everywhere.</p><p></p><p>The power is in our hair. And we've come to tell the world what ours can do!</p><p></p><p>Also includes over 30 interviews with women of colour about their hair and beauty journey including:</p><p></p><p>• Annika Allen - co-founder Black Magic Awards and podcaster UK</p><p>• Eva Anek - design and fashion UK</p><p>• Anita Asante - fashion and design USA</p><p>• Caroline Blackburn - former athlete and sports' injury therapist teacher UK</p><p>• Doreene Blackstock - actor UK</p><p>• Dawn Butler - Member of Parliament UK</p><p>• Anastasia Chikezie - award-winning Afro hair entrepreneur and pioneer UK</p><p>• Stella Dadzie - writer and activist UK</p><p>• Sokari Douglas Camp - artist Nigeria / UK</p><p>• Stephanie Douglas Oly - retired Olympian sprinter UK</p><p>• Deitra Farr - blues soul and gospel singer-songwriter USA</p><p>• Rachel Fleming Campbell - litigation attorney USA</p><p>• Ruthie Foster - singer-songwriter of blues and folk music USA</p><p>• Kadija George Sesay - writer and curator UK / Sierra Leone</p><p>• Jamelia - singer-songwriter broadcaster and author UK</p><p>• Judith Jacob - actor radio presenter and fitness instructor UK</p><p>• Bakita Kasadha - health writer and poet UK</p><p>• Angie Le Mar - comedian presenter producer UK</p><p>• Francine Mukwaya - human rights campaigner Democratic Republic of Congo / UK• Jessica Okoro - IT program manager and STEM advocate UK</p><p>• Anita Okunde - climate activist and member of Youth Parliament UK</p><p>• Stella Oni - writer UK / Nigeria</p><p>• Chi Onwurah - Member of Parliament UK</p><p>• Olusola Oyeleye - award-winning writer director and producer UK</p><p>• Shade Pratt - footballer and designer USA</p><p>• Rianna Raymond-Williams - sexual health advisor and social entrepreneur UK • Djamila Ribeiro - feminist philosopher Brazil</p><p>• Vivienne Rochester - actor UK</p><p>• Cleo Sylvestre - actor singer writer UK</p><p>• Carryl Thomas - actor UK</p><p>• Jael Umerah-Makelemi - illustrator graphic designer UK</p>