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Originally Posted by AKA_Monet
Well, I don't know some folks are upset when they call themselves "Nappy", like it's a cute thing to do. Wow, if one knew the history behind that word, the KKK would have no reason to march on MLK day--their job is done! Now that's real...
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Nappy doesn't strike me as a negative term because that is a term used to describe the texture of my hair. African-Americans have been taught to dislike their hair because it doesn't stand up to "European standards of beauty". We've been conditioned to "tame" it and keep it's natural kinks and coils hidden through chemical processing. No disrespect to those who chemically process their hair, I just have different views. I also have a pretty decent grasp on my African-American history as well. Don't count the high schooler out just yet, she's gained a plethora of knowledge despite this horrid public school system
