Keanu Florence

During the summer of 2018 I lived in Northwest Arkansas for an internship. After an intense search and various recommendations, I found a barber I felt I could trust. In my first appointment, as he finished my edge up, the barber pointed out some “cowlicks”. I didn’t know it then, but this was the beginning of the end for my hairline. I’d go on to finish that summer, head back to Prairie View to…

     Discussion surrounding “separating an artist from their art” became incredibly commonplace in 2016 during Donald Trump’s bid for presidency. The shocking alignment of one of the most renowned entertainers of our time and this political terror understandably sent loyal supporters into a frenzy. However, what followed this alarming partnership would be just as confusing. While some, primarily…