35 min

Love is in the hair! A history of cornrow braids Forever Ago

    • Education for Kids

Tag along with Joy, Amira and a magical bobblehead with the gift of gab on a road-trip while they explore the history of cornrow hair braiding! We’ll hear how cornrow braids made the leap from ancient tradition to the halls of Congress – and get acquainted with Madam C.J. Walker, the first Black female self-made millionaire who made her fortune with hair and flair! 

Plus, a special appearance from King Benkos Bioho, a trail-blazing historical leader who used braids as a secret map to lead enslaved people to freedom. And of course, a new First Things First!



This episode was sponsored by:


Storyworth (Storyworth.com/forever - Save $10 on your first purchase.)

Flip & Mozi’s Guide to How to be an Earthling by Wondery

Tag along with Joy, Amira and a magical bobblehead with the gift of gab on a road-trip while they explore the history of cornrow hair braiding! We’ll hear how cornrow braids made the leap from ancient tradition to the halls of Congress – and get acquainted with Madam C.J. Walker, the first Black female self-made millionaire who made her fortune with hair and flair! 

Plus, a special appearance from King Benkos Bioho, a trail-blazing historical leader who used braids as a secret map to lead enslaved people to freedom. And of course, a new First Things First!



This episode was sponsored by:


Storyworth (Storyworth.com/forever - Save $10 on your first purchase.)

Flip & Mozi’s Guide to How to be an Earthling by Wondery

35 min

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