Hearts and Handlebars

Hearts & Handlebars: School-Run Curls and Skin Color


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On this ride, Anna and Zena start with hair, hurry and the tiny acts of independence that make or break a school‑run – and end up in a much bigger conversation about race, language and how kids learn what’s “ok” to say. They talk about why curly hair matters, why mums nag about not wasting a life on appearances, and the awkward classroom moments when “black”, “brown” and “rude” get tangled together. If you’re juggling emails, lunch boxes and big feelings – and trying to raise a child who can name difference without shame – this unfiltered pedal through The Hague is for you.

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Hearts and HandlebarsBy Anna Holligan