Celebrating the Power, Pride & BEAUTY of Black Hair

The Crown & Glory is a bold visual storytelling project that explores the everyday beauty of Black hair. Centring the voices and experiences of Black individuals across generations, this exhibition captures the joy, resistance, and creativity that shape how we wear our crowns.

Through striking portraits, intimate conversations, and community-led workshops, The Crown & Glory creates space to reflect on how our hair shapes identity, sparks conversation, and challenges societal expectations; especially in workplaces and schools where it is too often policed.

Hosted at Plaistow Library throughout June and July, the project invites you to witness, connect with, and celebrate Black hair in all its forms; braided, wrapped, natural, loc’d, straightened, and everything in between.

This project is funded by London Borough of Newham.

Community Workshops

Alongside the exhibition, we’re running a series of creative workshops designed to spark discussion and self-expression. From hair history and storytelling sessions to hands-on activities that invite participants to reflect on their own relationship with hair and identity.

These workshops are free and open to community groups, youth clubs, schools, and local organisations. If you’re interested in bringing a group to take part, we’d love to hear from you.

To find out more or to book a workshop for your group, please email:
info@natalieomari.com

Meet the Team Behind the Project

Curated by Natalie Omari,
Photography by Tolu Elusade,
Hair Styling by Faith Melody,
Project Coordination by Jordan Abankwah,
Social Media & Project Assistance by Tunmise Williams.