Johanna Lukáte

Johanna Lukáte, a research group leader at the Max Planck Institute, explores the intricate relationship between Black hair and identity in her upcoming book. She discusses how hair serves as a powerful storyteller of race, gender, and beauty ideals. The conversation touches on the natural hair movement's impact, comparative studies between England and Germany, and how hair choices are influenced by family and romantic relationships. Johanna highlights surprising revelations and emphasizes that everyone carries a meaningful hair story, weaving together personal narratives and societal structures.