Name: The power of the Afro pick
Uploaded: 2020-02-17T20:21:22Z
Duration: 3 min 33 s
Description: The Afro pick is much more than a styling tool. It's a major player in Black history, explains artist Jon Gray.

Jon Gray: The power of the Afro pick

The power of the Afro pick

The Afro pick is much more than a styling tool. It's a major player in Black history, explains artist Jon Gray.

The Afro pick is more than a grooming tool; it carries deep cultural meaning in Black history. Adorned with the black power fist, it transformed from a simple comb into a symbol of rebellion and identity during the civil rights era. Ancient African combs from as early as 3500 BCE served as markers of status and affiliation. Today, the Afro pick remains a quiet but powerful link to heritage and pride.