EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 35 MIN
An Afro State of Mind: Coco Guaff, Hair Texture, & Liberation
from Lurie Breaks It Down · host Lurie Favors, Lurie Daniel Favors
Lurie breaks down the backlash against tennis star Coco Gauff's natural hair in a Miu Miu campaign, connecting it to deeper issues of internalized white beauty standards in the Black community. Through personal stories and historical context, she unpacks how these standards affect Black identity and self-worth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Lurie breaks down the backlash against tennis star Coco Gauff's natural hair in a Miu Miu campaign, connecting it to deeper issues of internalized white beauty standards in the Black community. Through personal stories and historical context, she unpacks how these standards affect Black identity and self-worth.
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An Afro State of Mind: Coco Guaff, Hair Texture, & Liberation
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