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Free Curls In Cuba: An Afro Hairstyle Revival Of Identity And Politics — And Fashion

Post author By Cecilia LAURENT MONPETIT
Post date August 3, 2023

For Yadira Rachel Vargas, the creator of Rizo Libre, the initiative wants to break stereotypes and achieve freedom for women to be proudly Afro. Rizo Libre via Instagram

In the island nation, Rizo Libre (free curl) seeks to rescue Afro-descendant roots on the island.

Tags Afro, afro-cuban, black power, business, cuba, cuban culture, hair, heritage, identity, motherhood, rizo libre, tradition, woman-owned

Food / Travel Society

What’s Chic Now In Paris Dining? African-American Soul Food

Post author By
Post date June 30, 2021

A plate of soul food at Parisian restaurant Gumbo Yaya Instagram User @donwitdacamera

Chicken waffles, mac and cheese, cornbread… these iconic African American dishes aren’t just trending on Netflix — they’re also making a name for themselves in the capital of haute cuisine.

Tags africa, Afro, chicken, comestible, cornbread, cuisine, culture, edible, france, restaurants, slavery, tradition, united states, waffles

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