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Two world wars, the Civil Rights movement, and a Jheri curl later, Blacks in America continue to have a complex and convoluted relationship with their hair. From the antebellum practice of shaving the head in an attempt to pass as a "free" person to the 2013 uproar over an Ohio school that banned Afro puffs, the issues surrounding Black hair continue to linger as we move through the 21stst century.

Fifty plus years ago, James Rado, Gerome Ragni and Galt MacDermont combined forces to create a musical that would go on to change the cultural fabric of the modern world. Today, we build upon that rich history with a series of interviews featuring those who originally brought the message of peace and love to life, eight performances a week; the cast and crew. Together we will discover how they became involved with the show, how it impacted their life and learn where their lives led them after their final sun shone in. Please join us as we travel back down that road of beads, flowers, freedom ...

The Bronx Is Burning meets Chuck Klosterman in this wild pop-culture history of baseball's most colorful and controversial decade. The Major Leagues witnessed more dramatic stories and changes in the 70s than in any other era. The American popular culture and counterculture collided head-on with the national pastime, rocking the once-conservative sport to its very foundations. For the millions of fans who grew up during this time, Big Hair and Plastic Grass serves up a delicious trip down memory lane.

Read by the author. Discover a fascinating and novel look at the U.S. presidents, the first families, and American history—all through the lens of hair. With meticulous detail and engaging storytelling, encyclopedia editor Theodore Pappas combs through American history, teasing out...

Haircuts of the Rich and Famous: Styles Named After Celebrities Through History Hair fashion constantly evolves, but a few iconic celebrity-named cuts stand the test of time. Tracing back centuries, we find kings, cultural icons, and starlets immortalized in the longevity of swoops and layers still requested in salon chairs generations later. Though beauty trends cycle fleetingly, these staples carry enough flair and personality to capture era-transcending imagination inspiring imitation as the sincerest form of flattery. While scholars debate exactly how deliberately some figures pioneered or...

This serves as a memoir of my family, and how narcissism impacts lives. My narcissist father passed away on October 10th, 2021. My father was wild and lived life on his own terms. His death set off a new chain reaction of bizarre but not unsurprising events that are currently in motion. Our story includes, bigamy, lies, potential murder, fraud, death, addiction, destruction, but also humor and healing. Despite all the chaos and pain, we loved my father deeply. There is a long and complex history of our family, and I want to share our story and my current journey to let others with complex ...

Belly flop into our eclectic interests! Mercury eating trees, old-timey ghosts, and space monkeys are just some of the conversations that'll give you state fair, roller coaster whiplash. The episodes feature us (Jess and Taylor) with regular guest appearances by our household dogs, Charlie and Mayla - accompanied by their ever-looming hair clouds. Thanks for your time, the dog hair is free. * Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/78gcBW0KPxf2vN3cwKjaCS \\ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dog-hair-is-free/id1648049737 \\ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/...

This six-part podcast series, "Dreams," ventures into the mysterious and fascinating realm of dreams. Each episode explores different facets of dreaming—from the science behind brain activity during sleep to the symbolic meanings dreams hold in various cultures. Listeners will gain insights into psychological theories, the role of dreams in creativity, and practical tips for dream interpretation and journaling. The series aims to illuminate the complexities of dreams, providing a blend of academic research, cultural stories, and actionable advice for anyone looking to understand and harness ...