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The Legendary Mask Maker of Houston's Third Ward - Video Archives
Brother Aaron Lundy Bey is a beautician, community leader, and paper-mache maskmaker in Houston’s Third Ward. Brother Aaron’s knowledge of Houston’s history spans over 7 decades, detailing his experiences during the 1950’s and 60’s during the city’s transition from oil rig rainforest to the 4th most populous city in the United States. As a Moorish-American, Aaron expresses his love for his people by his unrelenting acknowledgement of African culture within his artistic style and work. Brother Aaron is Houston raised, and has been a present force of Black authenticity while actively resisting the gentrification and fast-track developmental changes in Third Ward. Check out part one of his story!
This project was recorded on 12.16.2020 based on historical thesis, “Barber Talk: Narratives from the Black Barbers of Houston’s Third Ward” written by Malik Chambers. Full thesis can be found on Bettysbook.com.
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