Autumn Woodbury

Annotated Bibliography
Andrews, J. (2012, June 25). How Natural is Too Natural? Retrieved from
http://runway.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/25/how-natural-is-too-natural/
This article discusses a bit about what Curlism is and why it might have developed. This
article seems credible because it is on the New York Times website. I could use this
article to discuss how that even though black women are embracing their natural hair, the
media is still preventing some from fully embracing their natural hair.
Black hair care and culture, a story. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.aaregistry.org/historic_events/view/black-hair-care-and-culture-story
This article talks about the history of black hair and movements. It mentions that the
buying of black owned companies by mainstream companies has attributed to the
perception of black hair, and how blogs, websites, and barber and beauty shops has
helped keep natural styles going. The person who wrote this article appears to know what
they are talking about. I could use the information in this article to talk about how history,
hair companies, and modern times has influenced change in black womens hair.
Carrington, D. (2015, February 17). Ivory Coast's natural hair movement is turning heads
CNN.com. Retrieved from http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/11/africa/ivory-coast-naturalhair-movement/
This CNN article talks about a movement started to encourage black women to embrace
their natural hair. It discusses how in Africa people have lost touch with their natural hair

due to colonization history, media, and society telling them they shouldnt wear their hair
natural. It also mentions how since value for black women is tied to their hair, changing it
and going natural sort of is freeing and lets her take control. This article seem credible
because it is on CNN. I would use this article to talk about how there is a natural hair
movement going on and how even in Africa black women have trouble embracing their
hair.
Discovering Our Roots: Do I Hate My Hair? (n.d.). Retrieved from http://thirstyroots.com/blackhair-history/discovering-our-roots-do-i-hate-my-hair
This article gives a brief timeline of the history of African American hair and mentions
racial issues, but also environment issues that contributed to the change in African
American hair. I would consider it credible, because the article uses information from a
published book. I am going to use this article to talk about the historical aspect.
Donaldson, C. (n.d.). Hair Alteration Practices Amongst Black Women and the Assumption of
Self-Hatred - Applied Psychology OPUS - NYU Steinhardt. Retrieved from
http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/opus/issues/2012/fall/hairalteration
This discusses reasons other than self-hatred why black women change their hair. It look
at a bit of the history, media, assimilation and economic security, easy maintenance,
cultural expectation. I think it is a credible source because it is an article written for
NYU. It gives me more information other than an historical view on what has influenced
the change of black womens hair.
France, L. (2015, February 25). Giuliana Rancic apologizes on air for Zendaya hair comments

CNN.com. Retrieved from http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/24/entertainment/feat-zendayacoleman-giuliana-rancic/

This article talks about the Zendaya Coleman and Guiliana Ransic situation that
happened. This article is credible, because what it discusses did happen. I could use this
as good example of how black women are judged based on their hair and the negative
stereotypes that go along with the hair styles they wear.
"I Am Not My Hair" lyrics. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/indiaarie/iamnotmyhair.html
This song by India Arie talks about her personal experience with her hair and how she
was treated and how black girls everywhere are treated. This song is credible because
India Arie is well known. I could use this song as an example of how black womens hair
is seen in society.
I Hate the Natural Hair Movement. (2011, April 20). Retrieved from
http://www.curlcentric.com/i-hate-the-natural-hair-movement/
This women discusses how she feels about the natural hair movement and her personal
journey through it going natural and how other black women have looked at her because
of it. This article is a little biased. It is an interesting perspective on the natural hair
movement, and I can use it to show that it is not just society that judge black women for
their hair, but other black women as well.
Louis, C. (2009, August 26). Black Hair, Still Tangled in Politics. New York times. Retrieved
fromhttp://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/27/fashion/27SKIN.html?pagewanted=all&_r=2&

This article talks a bit about how black women are criticized if they do straighten their
hair and if they dont. It discusses how society has influenced black womens hair. This
article seems credible because it is in the New York Times. I would use this article to talk
about the society of black womens hair and use the Malia Obama example it gives.
The Natural Hair Movement in the 60s and 70s; How It Began and Why It Ended. (2015,
January 12). Retrieved from http://blackgirllonghair.com/2015/01/the-natural-hairmovement-in-the-60s-and-70s-how-it-began-and-why-it-ended/
This article discusses the natural hair movement in the 60s and 70s. It talks about why it
started and some of the factors of why it ended. It seems credible because it includes
quotes from prominent women during the movement. This article gives me more
specifics that I can use as to why black hair changed.