HAIR LOVE was shown some love at the 92nd Academy Awards!
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HAIR LOVE, the children’s book by the author Matthew A. Cherry was adapted into a short animated film. It won an Oscar for being the best animated short film. HAIR LOVE is about being proud of your own hair and honoring fathers and daughters around the world.
When Cherry received his award, he dedicated his book to the late Kobe Bryant. The author also mentioned why HAIR LOVE was made. It was made to show more representation in animated movies. Cherry also stated, “We wanted to normalize black hair.”
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It’s important, especially in Black History month to celebrate books like these. Kids of color from a young age should be taught that their hair is beautiful. And even though hair is just hair to some, to many its so much more than that. Curly, kinky, straight, dyed or natural; all hair should be celebrated.
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