S2E2: Hair To Be Different

Hear about hair as a social justice issue and the impact of Curl Talk, an organization at UMich that encourages and educates students about embracing their natural hair

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S2E2 Hair To Be Different – Michigan Voices

Hair To Be Different dives into the topic of hair and social justice. In this episode, we sit down and talk to the president of Curl Talk Kai Dotson to learn about the student organization she runs at the University of Michigan. Kai takes us back to her experiences growing up straightening her curly hair to now loving, accepting, and promoting her natural curls. Curl Talk provides a safe space for females to discuss, learn, grow, and accept their natural hair. Producers: Sarah O'Donnell, Stella Betrus, and Owen Hall

Hair To Be Different dives into the topic of hair and social justice. In this episode, we sit down and talk to the president of Curl Talk Kai Dotson to learn about the student organization she runs at the University of Michigan. Kai takes us back to her experiences growing up straightening her curly hair to now loving, accepting, and promoting her natural curls. Curl Talk provides a safe space for females to discuss, learn, grow, and accept their natural hair.

Credits

Guest Kai Dotson, president of Curl Talk at UMich

Music Intro/transitions: Original track by Frankum & Frankumjay. Frankumjay sounds Outro: Brad Gurwin

Producers

Stella Betrus

Senior, Sport Management Major and Entrepreneurship Minor, class of 2021

Owen Hall

Senior, Biopsychology, Cognition & Neuroscience Major and Environment Minor

Sarah O’Donnell

Sarah is a senior majoring in English and minoring in digital studies. After this semester, she will graduate and pursue a Master of Management at the Ross School of Business. In her spare time, she likes to binge watch Seinfeld, eat good food, and run her Instagram blog dedicated to skincare and sustainability.