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The History of Locs

In this video, we explore the rich history and cultural significance of locs aka dread locs or dreds within Africa and the African diaspora. From their ancient roots on the continent to their role in Black identity and resistance across the globe, locs have been much more than just a hairstyle.
We also explore some of the biblical references made to locs


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Additional reading information

1. Gomez, M. A. (2004). Reversing Sail: A History of the African Diaspora. Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511814...

2. LionLocs. (n.d.). The history of dreadlocks. LionLocs. Retrieved from https://www.lionlocs.com/pages/histor...

3. Wikipedia contributors. (2024, June). Dreadlocks. Wikipedia. Retrieved September 27, 2024, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreadlocks

4. Bible Gateway. (n.d.). Africa in the Bible. Bible Gateway Blog. Retrieved September 27, 2024, from https://www.biblegateway.com/blog/

5. Myers, M. (2017, January 30). Soldiers cheer Army's decision to authorize dreadlocks in uniform. Army Times. https://www.armytimes.com


6. American Military News. (2017, January 31). U.S. Army authorizes dreadlocks while in uniform. American Military News. https://americanmilitarynews.com







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