Sidney Fumbanks

Since the turn of the 19th century, beauty salons and barber shops have served as special places among African Americans. They have been places not only to get hair care services, but locations where black people could talk about issues of importance in the community. There were spaces where customers played games such as chess, cards, and dominoes, while having conversations … [Read more...] about Honoring Black History Week #2: Black Owned Barbershops & Salons