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Chronology of an Afro

Chronology of an Afro

by | Jul 5, 2026 | Essays

by Mwanabibi Sikamo Anagen Inky black wispy curls cradling my scalp, Grandma cradling me. Superstitious silky strands, grown in utero now shaved. Woolly yellow bonnet itching pulsing supple skin. Kinky field of black pink-stemmed daffodils. Cornrows planted in...