Why would you assume that? Straight hair is everywhere; Asians know about it, Arabs know about it, Hispanics know about it too, because it grows out of their own heads or the heads of their relatives. Most of the dolls have it, so if you have had at least one white doll (or even Black one) you know what it feels like; hell, even most of the ANIMALS have it, so there is no mystery to straight, "white" hair. And every Black woman who has worn a human hair wig or weave had touched "white" hair, so there is no mystery there. There isn't even a mystery to the color, as it can be replicated fairly easily and cheaply on most heads of hair. So no, there is no need for an exhibition of that sort at all.
I'm not african-american so i already feel kind of removed from it. The only way i could see this happening here (africa) is if they paid the 'exhibitions/performers'. Unless there is direct personal benefit i dont see black african women standing in the street for white/asian people to pat their heads, stroke them and 'get understanding'yes, i'm generalizing. In fact, i dont see any other race doing this, unless there is some monetary or other benefit. Who knows, maybe those ladies DID get paid. If so, cant knock the hustle.
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I think I agree with you that such an exhibit would not have the same impact in another country, especially Africa, because African Americans have a unique and complicated history with our country. Even during a time where our own president is African American, we still struggle to find (and have others acknowledge) our place in the fabric of American society.As I said before, I may be many things, but I am always Black first, American second, and even though there are others out there who would try to rob me of one or the other (or both), I am very proud to be both of those things, and will stand up for them every chance I get. 
I will pose a question to you: when you say "other," what do you mean? In every ethnic community, people who are not a part of that community are considered an "other." This is only a bad thing when you equate "other" with "less than," which I do not. I am very much an "other" to non-Haitians, to straight people, to people who are not from New York or Florida, to people who are thin, and to people who are not into Japanese anime. And I am fine with all of that, because that makes me a part of many other things as a result. I presume, however, when you refer to "other," you are talking about how non-Blacks view us. Using that logic, are you saying that you want to be viewed the same as them, i.e., non-Black, because Blackness and its attributes (like hair) might be a bad thing? I assume that is not what you meant, but some other people (including the non-Black ones) might not make the same assumptions. Just something to think about.
The lady in the first pic is simply majestic.
I can't find the quote, but previously someone stated something about how white people are not the only one's being addressed with this display. I beg to differ. They are posted up in the middle of Union Square, not on the corner of Marcy and Gates. Let's be real about this now.
Yes, this is what I am talking about. I am talking about us catering to this general sense of entitlement by doing things like this. Why would these women feel the need to do this if it weren't for these types of interactions? I went to a majority white high school and have had many interactions with white and other non-black people. Yet, ime it has only been white people who take such an interest in wanting to touch my hair. Granted, I don't mind an honest dialogue with a curious person. I have explained how I do my hair or the way it behaves on numerous occasions during discussions with a colleague, friend, or associate. Some of these interactions may have even led to them asking to touch my hair and even me obliging. What I do have a problem with is a display to satisfy the entitlement factor.
Yes, to me the word "other" carries negative connotations. We are not "others." We are different, but we are not "others" as in aliens or non-humans. I don't consider people who are non straight, New Yorkers who love anime "others." I simply consider them different than me or the next person just like everybody else, but they are not "others." That word implicates an exclusionary sentiment imo. Yes, differences should be recognized, acknowledged and accepted, but they should not be objectified or made to seem weird.
I have a problem with the way in which this is being carried out due to the spectacle-like nature of it. Various parts of black women's bodies have always been made into a spectacle and while these women have made a clear and conscious choice, I don't feel it helps at all. It promotes the idea that we are something to look at, touch, dissect, poke, prod and that's it.
With that said, I respect your opinion on this, but I'm gonna bow out of this before we go back and forth and around in circles. Thanks for the discussion.
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Another image of the same girl:
Why would you assume that? Straight hair is everywhere; Asians know about it, Arabs know about it, Hispanics know about it too, because it grows out of their own heads or the heads of their relatives. Most of the dolls have it, so if you have had at least one white doll (or even Black one) you know what it feels like; hell, even most of the ANIMALS have it, so there is no mystery to straight, "white" hair. And every Black woman who has worn a human hair wig or weave had touched "white" hair, so there is no mystery there. There isn't even a mystery to the color, s it can be replicated fairly easily and cheaply on most heads of hair. So no, there is no need for an exhibition of that sort at all.
Does that mean I want to be someone else's personal petting zoo? Not really... but I wouldn't rule it out 100%. Carry on.
