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Hair Street Style: #SmartBrownGirls

The #SmartBrownGirl collective invited women to sip and chat in Brooklyn on October 4th for a panel discussion. Hosted by blogger Jouelzy, the panel was made up of fab Black women Jovian Zayne, Kimberly Foster, Zoe Zeigler and Janell Hazelwood. The event was a close discussion on "Vulnerability and the Strong Black Woman Archetype" that drew in women of all ages and background to participate. The #SBGBK2014 event was sponsored by Natural Girls Rock to help promote self-confidence and collective support for Black women; take a look at our favorite hair 'dos. 
By Whitney Gaspard Photos by Hannan · Updated October 27, 2020
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Janell Hazelwood attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Zoe Zegler attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Vastia Sylvester attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Vallery Lomas attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Tiara Springer attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Scarlet Rocourt attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Sasha Mann attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Rica Elysee attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Rachel Griffith attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Melissa attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Melissa Cantey attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Mekaelia Davis attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Lurie Daniel Favor attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Kimo Bentley attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Kimberly D. attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Kala Garner attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Jovian Zayn attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Jouelzy attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Jennifer Samuels attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Dawn Dunlop attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Chanell Strong attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Brittany Dandy attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Ashlyn Williams attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Asha Boston attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Ariel Leconte attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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Adait attends the #SmartBlackGirls event in Brooklyn.

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