Tracing Black Braiders’ Heritage

See how culture and economy intertwine through generations of skilled hands.

Our Roots

Intricate braids adorned with blue beads hanging down, with a sparkling, textured background. A hint of a person's face partially covered by the braids.

Tracing the journey of knowledge through generations of black braiders.

A black and white image of an open book featuring a section header titled 'Quatro meses depois (Agosto de 2011)'. The book has multiple paper tabs inserted along the top edge, and it rests on a patterned surface that appears to be a fabric.

Mapping the routes where braiding traditions have traveled and transformed.

The storefront of a hair and wigs shop features two large murals with portraits of Marielle Franco and Breonna Taylor. The artwork includes text in both Portuguese and English, posing poignant questions about social justice and the impact of violence. The shop windows are boarded up, and the murals are displayed against a gray-blue exterior wall.

Communities weaving culture and economic resilience through shared craft.