A Quote by A'Lelia Bundles

Women of African descent, since the beginning of time, have altered their hair, decorated it and used it to designate status.

A'Lelia Bundles

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A'Lelia Bundles
American - Journalist
Born: June 7, 1952

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A lot of African American women wanted to emulate white women. But I said in my mind, rationally thinking, there is no way you are going to get your hair that straight, especially in the summer.

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