DC Intersections
West Africans and African Americans in the Columbia Heights community connecting through hair braiding
Nubian Twists, Kinky Twists, Cornrow, Senegalese Twists, Banku Knots and the Nubian Corkscrew represent just a few of the African braid styles worn by many African American women living in Columbia Heights, Washington, D.C.
These different braid styles hail from West African countries including Guinea, Nigeria, Gambia, Ghana, Senegal and Mali, according to braiders at a few of the 10-plus braid studios in the Columbia Heights community.
Through hair braiding, West Africans can educate the public about Africa not being a monolith, said Ayah Nuriddin, an African American senior at American University double-majoring in International Studies and History.
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Brainfood: Cook. Eat. Learn. Serve.
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This video was created by students as part of the course UNSEEN AND UNHEARD: Documentary Storytelling in the Other Washington
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Flores: Keely's District Boxing and Youth Center
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The Story of Forrest. The Story of Joel. (09/08)
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EagleBucks
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EagleBucks are a convenient, cashless way to pay for goods on and off campus at the area's most popular businesses.
