400 Years Since 1619: The Black Barbershop Is a Safe Space. Is It for Lil Nas X, Though?

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019

The Black Barbershop Is a Safe Space. Is It for Lil Nas X, Though?

The black barbershop is not just a sacred space, it’s a safe space. Much like Vegas, whatever happens within the confines of that room colored with scattered floor follicles stays in that room.

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