Black braids are something that many just see as a style or trend in today’s society. Yet, it is so much more than that. Black braids are part of the history of our ancestors map to freedom, used as a way to hide messages of escape routes.

Our hair is our crown: a source of strength and a symbol of the creativity that we show to the world. It’s important to understand that our hairstyles are not just a pop culture fad, but to realize how deep the roots of hair braiding is in the black community all over the world