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Here’s Why Kim Kardashian Crediting Her Fulani Braids To Bo Derek Is Problematic

Here's Why Kim Kardashian Crediting Her Fulani Braids To Bo Derek Is Problematic
Kim Kardashian

By Samantha Callender via Essence.com

Braids have long been the de facto hairstyle of the African diaspora. Originally a tribal signifier amongst African tribes, the technique was brought across the Atlantic during slavery and is now a go-to protective style for Black women.There’s no arguing that braids have played a critical role in Black hair culture, which is why when celebrities, namely Kim Kardashian, chose to credit the style to Bo Derek, a white actress, we have a problem.

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