As an African American woman struggling to combat stereotypes of the 'Angry Black Woman', what do you do when you are placed in a public situation of violation? This was my response to a recent experience.
This video consists of a short compilation of works in progress that are a part of my senior thesis, Stranded. African American hair has become the catalyst for my exploration of the following ideas in relation to African American identity:
Colorism
Stereotypes
The process of beautification
Absurdity behind expectations
The process of 'uncovering'
African American women in media
Colorism
Stereotypes
The process of beautification
Absurdity behind expectations
The process of 'uncovering'
African American women in media