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Giphy celebrates Black History Month with natural hair GIFs

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Feb 8, 2017

There are several ways to celebrate Black History Month, and Giphy is doing so by paying homage to the beauty of black hair.

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With a series of GIFs, the company has collaborated with a few artists to illustrate the many styles and struggles uniquely experienced by African-Americans.

Box braids, afros and Bantu knots are just a few of the hairdos that have influenced fashion trends. But take a look at some of the day-to-day moments that aptly capture the black hair experience.

Can you relate?

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Najja Parker is a video and news correspondent for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Black culture team. She is an engaging on-air talent, who has served as a host for the newsroom’s special projects and events, such as the movie premiere of “The South Got Something To Say,” a documentary chronicling the rise of Atlanta hip-hop.

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