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David Dennis, Jr.

May 11, 2020

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BLACK MEN’S HAIR

How the Durag Beat Both Respectability Politics and Gentrification

How a simple means for protecting one’s hair became a cultural touchstone — and stayed proudly beautifully Black

Illustrations: Xia Gordon

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David Dennis, Jr.

David Dennis, Jr.

Level Sr. Writer covering Race, Culture, Politics, TV, Music. Previously: The Undefeated, The Atlantic, Washington Post. Forthcoming book: The Movement Made Us

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