Chris Rock’s Straight Talk On Black Hair

From hair relaxers and weaves to braids and afros, Chris Rock’s new documentary, Good Hair, takes an insightful look at the multi-billion dollar business of black hair. Rock traveled the world, visiting beauty salons, barbershops, and even science labs.

Today, Tony Cox has an extended conversation with one of the funniest and smartest entertainment figures in America: Chris Rock.
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Also on the show, the latest in a string of new books about the first family. Next week marks the anniversary of the historic election of America’s first black president. Essence magazine has released a picture book titled, The Obamas in the White House: Reflections on Family, Faith and Leadership.

Tony Cox talks with Patrik Henry Bass — senior editor at Essence and editor of The Obamas in the White House — and blogger Felicia Pride of TheRoot.com and a contributor to Publisher’s Weekly.
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