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The intersection of health and haircuts: Joseph Ravenell at TED2016

The intersection of health and haircuts: Joseph Ravenell at TED2016

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The barbershop is a safe haven for black men, a place where they don’t have to worry about how they’re perceived by the outside world, says physician and men’s health advocate Joseph Ravenell. “It’s a place where we don’t feel threatened — or threatening,” he says. Ravenell recalls his first experiences at the barbershop as being filled with discussion. []