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Hair Street Style: 'Against All Odds' Book Release Celebration

‘Tis the season for hair and happiness! On December 10, New Yorkers gathered at Minton’s to celebrate the holiday season and the launch of Mahisha Dellinger’s first book, ‘Against All Odds.’ Hosted by Jacque Reid of NBC’s New York Live, ladies gathered to commemorate the founder of CURLS’ big night.
By Jolie A. Doggett · Updated October 27, 2020
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‘Tis the season for hair and happiness! On December 10, New Yorkers gathered at Minton’s to celebrate the holiday season and the launch of Mahisha Dellinger’s first book, Against All Odds. Hosted by Jacque Reid of NBC’s New York Live, ladies gathered to commemorate the founder of CURLS’ big night.

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Jaque Reid, host of NBC’s New York Live attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

Hair Street Style: ‘Against All Odds’ Book Release Celebration
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Mahisha Dellinger, founder of Curls, at Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

Hair Street Style: ‘Against All Odds’ Book Release Celebration
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Janine Tondu attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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Alee Sha Steward attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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Jermaine Benton attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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Carmen C. Blakely attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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Yoli Ouiyu attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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Neep Mohan attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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Regina Flemming attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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Hosts Mahisha Dillenger and Jacque Reid at Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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Virginia DeBerry attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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Ese Ofuuehie attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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Chanel Benjamin attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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Dianne Dacosta attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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Carol M. Mackey attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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Tonya Garcia attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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Queen Esther attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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Latoya M. Smith attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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Jacqueline L. Yates attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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Lenise Dazzel attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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Jennifer Washington attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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Seanna Kaye Denham attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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Jenell Stewart attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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ESSENCE Relationships Editor Charreah Jackson attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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Sirita Wright attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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Janelll Hazelwood attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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Ashlee Danielle attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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Maria MxAllister Mahisha attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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A. Beal attends Against All Odds book launch in New York City.

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