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Who Can Wear Dreads? What is the History of Dreadlocks?


Who Can Wear Dreads? What is the History of DreadlocksTaylor Kelsaw, Michael McCallum and their guest, author, actor and novelist, Jonathan Marcantoni, discuss the San Francisco State University scandal involving a young African American woman, who confronted a young white male about the dreads in his hair.

Taylor educates the listeners on the truth behind dreads and their birthplace in Egypt and Greece, and people of all races have worn dreads throughout history. Taylor points out the character of Jeff Spinolli, from “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” portrayed by Sean Penn, wore dreads in his hair. Their discussion includes Sampson from the Bible, and the story of Cleopatra.

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