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July 1 | Screening of "Kinks, Locs, and Love" @ Anacostia Arts Center


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You are invited to a screening of Kinks, Locs, and Love at The Anacostia Arts Center July 1st, 2016 at 7 p.m. SistersWithBeauty's Diana Ramsey will lead a discussion with the filmmaker after the screening. A reception with light refreshments hosting by Nubian Hueman will take place after the discussion. 10% off purchases $25 or more at Nubian Hueman will be available for ticketholders.

Film summary: For many Black women, transitioning from a perm to a kinkier hairstyle requires courage. Straight hair symbolizes the standard of beauty and deciding to embrace one’s natural curly texture is not always celebrated. Kinks, Locs, and Love dives into the lives of Black women primarily in the Washington, D.C. area who decided to “go natural” and follows their hair journey. Kinks, Locs, and Love also profiles the natural hair community including, natural hair event organizers, businesses, fashion models, and bloggers. Click here to view a teaser of the film.

WHEN
Friday, July 1, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

WHERE
Anacostia Arts Center - 1231 Good Hope Road Southeast, Washington, DC 20020