Theatre
Play 'Hairline' explores the ideals, myths and realities around black hair
The independent young producers behind this local play are doing whatever it takes to draw audiences to the theatre to see their authentic African story
15 March 2020 - 00:02
"If your hair is relaxed, white people are relaxed. If your hair is nappy, they're not happy." These are the words of comedian Paul Mooney in an interview in Chris Rock's 2009 documentary, Good Hair...
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