Proud Curls
Season 2 – Episode 1
In this episode, UAlbany student Marielis Cepin talks about her experiences at the university and how she has learned to embrace her natural hair. She first discusses the sense of community and diversity she has found at UAlbany, and then goes on to tell the story of her personal curly hair journey. Her inspiring story highlights some of the struggles she has had to face regarding others’ viewpoints on natural curly hair, as well as how having patience with herself and with her hair has been the key to success throughout her hair journey.
:00 – Introduction
:52 – Why Marielis Chose UAlbany
3:48 – Most Inspiring Classes Marielis has Taken
5:31 – Learning About Hair Cultures
6:44 – Marielis' Curly Hair Journey
12:40 – Society’s View on Curly Hair
14:21– Curly Hair Routine
16:27 – About Her Instagram Page: @mcurlyy
18:00 – “Bad Hair” versus “Good Hair”
18:58 – The Influence of Family
Contributors:
Marielis Cepin (storyteller), Claudia Pique (host), Henry Grygas (host), Jessica Dandrow (sound editor/marketing), Rashel Jimenez (sound editor/marketing), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Episode 2 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio. Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu or the Podcast team: GRP-uastudentstories@albany.edu
Funding provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP).
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