Samstag, 23. März 2019; 15:00 – 18:00
(sign up via mail – we.dey.in@gmail.com)

Invitation policy: For Black People! All genders are welcome but it is a safe space for QTIBPOC ♥

This session will be shaped by the attendees and their hair care needs!

It is open to all who have afro textured hair with an interest in learning what DIY means for our hair. We will be introducing our natural hair, discussing ‘problems’ with wearing natural hair, the importance of exposure and common misconceptions about natural hair.
Unpacking trauma that lack of access to safe, consistent hair care routines/providers can create. Learning what protective hairstyling means and what it can look like. Learning how to comb/detangle natural hair of all textures PAINLESSLY!
Beginning to Understand the language/s needed to get into healthy conversation with your hair/your child’s hair

Accessing a variety of hair care products and samples that could be suitable for your hair type. Learning how to do rope twists/braids that can be styled with much versatility.

About the facilitator:
Tobi Nicole Adebajo is a community-focused Queer, Non- Binary Activist, Educator, Hair Stylist, Parent, Poet, Performer, Singer, Writer & Yoruba Spiritual Practitioner who works with prowess – centring their work on the depths and nuances of topics such as queer love, politics, g(end)er & Yoruba culture.
They’ve performed and shared works and projects in various venues around Nigeria & Europe, continuing to create pieces that resonate with many.

about x SALON
https://www.facebook.com/events/604024266735926/

x SALON brings together different creative positions that address the topic of hair and culture in a very broad sense. The everyday, the vernacular, the intimate and the personal find space in this installation.

x SALON is curated by Janine Jembere and Abiona Esther Ojo

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Accessibility Infos:

X SPACE is accessible via a ramp. The ramp is 76 cm wide and the slope is 9 %. For more information please contact us!
The closest wheelchair accessible toilet is @ Café Oben, Urban-Loritz-Platz. It’s a five minutes distance.

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about WE DEY x space

WE DEY x space is dedicated to amplify the art and culture production for and by Queer/Trans*/Inter/Black People/People of Color

WE DEY x space aims to center marginalised voices, perspectives, knowledges and experiences from different diasporas

WE DEY x space will host exhibitions, workshops, kitchen table talks and film screenings around the topics of decolonial art production, community, self-care, empowerment.