Hair Styles and Types
These braids are braided close to the scalp. They vary from simple to intricate and are one of the easiest braids to do.
What are cornrows?
This Civil Rights activist is known for his peaceful protest methods, speeches, and assasination.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr?
This woman made multiple trips South to free enslaved people and was a spy in the Civil War.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This hairstyle is characterized by tight coils and curl and was popularized during the Civil Rights Movement.
What is an Afro/natural hair?
This Civil Rights organization was founded in 1909 with the help of W.E.B. Du Bois and still exists today.
What is the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)?
This abolitionist taught himself to read, escaped slavery, and was known throughout the country for his speeches.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
This Kendrick Lamar song was popularized during the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020.
What is “Alright?”
This African American poet wrote the poem “Harlem” which asked the question ”What happens to a dream deferred?”
Who is Langston Hughes?
This abolitionist delivered the speech “Ain’t I a Woman?”
Who is Sojourner Truth?
This artist wrote the popular song ”Tutti Fruitti” and is credited with helping establish the rock and roll genre.
Who is Little Richard?
The person who said “I am no longer accepting the things I can not change. I am changing the things I can not accept.”
Who is Dr. Angela Davis?
These braids are neatly parted in rows and boxes. They often have hair added into them.
What are box braids?
This Civil Rights group gave free lunches to Black children and was known for their militant style.
Who were the Black Panthers?
The person who wrote the song “Strange Fruit.”
Who is Billie Holiday?