Black Hair Power: Retelling the Narrative of Resistance Through the Lens of Afrocentric Hair

Join our monthly conversation with historians, researchers, and educators as we discuss topics related to Indiana’s Black heritage.

The act of resistance is manifested in various forms. In fact, the influence of Afrocentric hair, not to mention the political influence, has further impacted the manifestation of resistance, especially for Blacks in Indianapolis. The influence of Afrocentric hair has to be included in the conversation of resisting.

Patricia Turley, Ph.D is an assistant professor of the Africana Studies Program in the School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI. She is also the associate director of the Olaniyan Scholar Program, an undergraduate research program. Dr. Turley primarily teaches research methodologies courses in Africana Studies. She also teaches an AfroCentric Hair course that stemmed from her research interests.

Sponsored by Indiana Landmarks’ Black Heritage Preservation Program, Indiana Humanities, IUPUI Africana Studies Program, and ASALH Joseph Taylor Branch (Association of the Study of African American Life and History).

Event is free but registration is required. Click here to reserve your ticket.

• In Person: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at Indiana Landmarks, 1201 N. Central Avenue, Indianapolis, IN and talk begins at 6:00 p.m.

• Online: Livestream will begin at 6:00 p.m.