
Why Did Sumptuary Laws Target Black Women’s Hair Heritage?
Sumptuary laws targeted Black women's hair heritage to control identity, enforce racial hierarchy, and suppress perceived social threat.

What Is the Historical Link between Hair and Black Women’s Resilience?
Textured hair is a historical conduit for Black women's resilience, embodying ancestral wisdom, cultural identity, and enduring strength.

How Did Tignon Laws Affect Black Women’s Identity?
The Tignon Laws attempted to suppress Black women's identity by obscuring their natural hair, but instead birthed a powerful heritage of defiance.
