The history of du-rag can be traced back to the 19th century, when du-rag was just a tool used by the poor to tie their hair. During the Great Depression and Harlem Renaissance of the 1930s, du-rag became very common. Fast forward to the 90s, du-rag is no longer a tool for tying and fixing hair. It has gradually become a symbol of fashion trends and black culture.
du-rag has become a testimony and symbol of black culture, which is only a symbol and mutual understanding of shared experience to some extent. It has a variety of colors and patterns, even Iverson has brought du-rag with American motifs.
As GQ magazine said, in 2001 and 2005, the NFL and NBA banned du-rag from appearing in games. The reporters of Washington Post also had a heated discussion about whether du-rag is suitable for appearing in public.
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Today when identity is of great significance, Durag is no longer just an experience shared by all people, it has become a badge of identity. It is a symbol of the spirit of perseverance on the street, and it also proves the pride and pride contained in this spirit. Today, people pay more and more attention to decency and formality, and various cultures tend to be assimilated and integrated, but Durag is still unique and retains the black virtues.