
Naps, Knots and All: My Personal History With Natural Hair
After I cut off my relaxed hair, reactions were swift. Some applauded my bravery. Others expressed displeasure: Was I trying
Jaylee Davis, 19, is a sophomore at The George Washington University. An Atlanta native, she is a fervent enthusiast of literary arts, culture, and film – especially from her home city. When she’s not reading and writing, she is organizing for the issues she is passionate about – BIPOC liberation, intersectional feminism, and class consciousness. Her goal in writing is to uplift new media and ideas that makes an impact today and imagines a better tomorrow.
After I cut off my relaxed hair, reactions were swift. Some applauded my bravery. Others expressed displeasure: Was I trying
“Who Will Start Another Fire?” represents a necessary reckoning for their makers and so perhaps, too, their viewers.