I feel so liberated and free. This change to my natural state celebrates my spirit of love and respect for my ancestors and myself. Madame C. J. Walker , the first African American millionaire, entrepreneur and philanthropist, made her fortune retexturing natural hair so that it was more manageable. I believe that we must be conscious of the signs and symbols projected by our outer appearances. Our daughters pattern their lives after us.
Straightened hair sends powerful messages to their psyche.
This corrupt value system does not, will not and have not given African American people anything worthwhile. The more we are tuned to nature, the better and simpler our lives become.