My Nappy Roots

Kimbell Curates Second Baptist’s Black Hair Exhibit

The creative beauty of Black natural hair has been on display during the last two months at Second Baptist Church in Los Angeles. Curated by Regina Kimbell, the multi-media exhibit reveals the history of hairstyles worn by Black women – both in America and around the world – as well as features commentary on Black culture and insight into the industry’s African American business leaders. Kimbell, an award-winning filmmaker, cinematographer and photographer, is a Second Baptist member. With the approval of Pastor William Epps, the church’s Memorial and Historical Commission invited her to design the presentation in honor of Black