# For Black Women, Hair Has Always Been the Story

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Podcast: [We Are Spiraling](https://stenobird.com/podcast/we-are-spiraling-7559558)
Published: 2026-05-01T11:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1170

## Resource

Two listeners of this show share how their hair has been a key part of their stories as Black women. We also discuss why Coco Gauff’s hair became something she had to defend, and what happens when media tries to erase Black hair. Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes stories: WeAreSpiraling.com Follow Priya on Instagram and TikTok MAYURA waitlist and Instagram This show is also on Instagram and TikTok.

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