Essence Magazine:
Larry Stansbury By Larry Stansbury ·Updated May 9, 2024
I remember the day I started middle school—walking through the hallways feeling confident with my fresh haircut. Later, I noticed another student with curly hair similar to mine. As I approached him, a group of classmates began teasing him about his hair.
After that disturbing experience, I promised myself I would not grow out my hair, even though my mom encouraged me to do
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