Photography by Rebecca Williams By Mecca James-Williams ·Updated September 8, 2024
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In time, my hair created an identity for me. As I became better known, I started to wear my fro big—releasing it from African wraps and braids, allowing it to be seen. As I glided into fashion shows, photographers and street- src=”https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SFR_SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER-4C-FILES-WATERMARKED-01.png” alt=”4C FILES: Soft Hair, Softer
