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    Posted on December 28th, 2008

    Written by William

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    Black women appear to be shrinking, data show

    Black women appear to be shrinking, data show

    The Chicago Tribune has interesting story that claims Black women have literally been shrinking over the past few generations. The cause? Food.
    Here’s an excerpt:
    In an age when the adult populations of most industrialized nations have grown significantly taller, the average height of black women in the U.S. has been receding, beginning with those born in [...]

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    Posted on November 23rd, 2008

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    Black Women Return to Their Natural Hair

    Black Women Return to Their Natural Hair

    For years, African-American women have had to choose whether to leave their hair natural or to wear relaxers. This is because the notion that straight hair is the only socially acceptable choice has been ingrained in many black women since childhood. So much so, that many young girls automatically assume that a relaxer is a [...]