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Crowning Glory: The Roots of the Black Hair Industry

2026-02-21 14:00:00 2026-02-21 15:00:00 America/Chicago Crowning Glory: The Roots of the Black Hair Industry Join us for an inspiring lecture with Maria Cunningham, owner and curator of The Whatnot Museum, highlighting the early trailblazers of the Black hair industry. Atkinson Branch - Community Room

Saturday, February 21
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Atkinson Branch

Community Room

Join us for an inspiring lecture with Maria Cunningham, owner and curator of The Whatnot Museum, highlighting the early trailblazers of the Black hair industry.

Join us for an inspiring lecture with Maria Cunningham, owner and curator of The Whatnot Museum, highlighting the early trailblazers of the Black hair industry. Discover the stories of innovators who overcame poverty and discrimination to build thriving businesses and uplift their communities. The program will also feature a display of rare historic Black hair artifacts from The Whatnot Museum’s collection.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Exhibits/Displays | Cultural Heritage | Community Event/Info Booth | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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