Kinky Curly Coily Fest w/ Tinkshell, Angel Caesar, She23, Taméca Jones, Noella Grey & the Imaginary Band, Blakchyl, J.Mill, J Rich Tha Don, Kiki Ambrose, Terrence Léon

In her affirming “Don’t Touch My Hair,” Solange demands respect for her crown. “Don’t touch my hair/ When it’s the feelings I wear,” she says. For Black women and femme folx, in particular, hair is never “just hair.” It’s history; it’s trauma; it’s self-esteem and self-preservation. When someone reaches to cop an unsolicited feel of our tresses, it’s a violation. However, when touched by the hands of a professional, it’s a spiritual experience. On Sunday, June 23, Kinky Curly Coily Festival allows for Black and Brown folx to feel the healing restorative power of gettin’ they hair did. A celebration of Blackness with performances from cultural icons such as Blackchyl, Noella Grey, J Rich, and Tameca Jones. – Cy White