When Fathia Fasasi (SOH ’27), the resident director of Black House—a residential space and cultural hub for Black students—came to Georgetown, she was surprised at the lack of spaces on campus and in the neighborhood for Black hair.
“At first it was a shock because yes, I knew I was going to a PWI (predominantly white institution), but can I have a beauty supply store down the street?” Fasasi said.
Black women at Georgetown don’t have the privilege of easy access to hair supplies and shops that cater to their hair type. This lack of accessibility has made their time at Georgetown noticeably more difficult. This absence of appropriate hair care has spurred a movement in the university to build community around Black hair…