The Hair Tales

Season: 1

The series leads the audience through a revelatory journey connecting the personal tales of phenomenal Black women to broader societal and historic themes. The stories shared in the series offer an honest and layered look into the complex culture of Black hair and, ultimately, Black women’s identity, beauty, cultural and social contributions and humanity.

Documentary, Talk

1Sat, Oct 22, 2022

Oprah Winfrey: Beyond a Wild Dream

Born with a thick head of hair and a “desire to inspire,” Oprah always understood the impact of Black hair.

2Sat, Oct 22, 2022

Issa Rae: Powerful Versatility

Black hairs’ ability to shapeshift often mystifies others, but Issa Rae reveals its super power.

3Sat, Oct 29, 2022

Ayanna Pressley: Embodied Liberation

Freedom ain’t free — nor is maintaining our hair or humanity. Ayanna Pressley puts her ambition, betrayal, loss and beauty on the table. In this episode, we unpack how the hair salon is the Black women's country club and the politics of hair.

4Sat, Nov 05, 2022

CHIKA: Audacious Visibility

When the others count us out, we show out. Being CHIKA is a revolutionary act. She cut trauma out of her hair, and stepped into herself as an artistic alchemist. We unpack the unregulated madness of perms, bra strap level goals and the art of Black hair.

5Sat, Nov 12, 2022

Marsai Martin: Freedom's Heir

Our hair won't be watered down. Marsai Martin found out the hard way. Empowered by generations, she can let her Freedom Hair run wild into big boss possibilities. Unpacked here: the privilege of unprofessionalism, Barbie and Black imagery in media.

6Sat, Nov 19, 2022

Chlöe Bailey: Deeply Rooted

Anchored in the love of her family, Chloe Bailey celebrates how being "loc'd" for life will never box her in; unpacking employment access, acceptability and how Black hair and girls are worthy of protection.