UF Ministry in the Barbershop

UF Ministry in the Barbershop

by | Jun 29, 2022 | Commentary, Faith & Work, Headline News, Health, Self-Empowerment | 1 comment

The barbershop serves as a default counseling center and community center for many Black men. But for barbers who are believers, it becomes a place for ministry. Meet Clayton Taylor, a minister and barber who sees his barber chair as his pulpit. UrbanFaith Contributor Maina Mwaura sat down with Taylor to discuss what it is like to be a barber who shares God’s love from behind the chair.

Afro America

by | Mar 19, 2009 | Entertainment | 2 comments

Afro AmericaChris Rock’s new documentary on black hair has got me waxing all nostalgic.

Growing up I didn’t go to the barbershop much. We had a barber’s chair in our basement–eventually it was in my room–and my dad had the tradition of cutting all of his sons’ hair. Albeit most of my haircuts took place as I sat in that elevated chair, the cultural reality of black hair was very profound in my life.
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