Nappy Nicky

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In her ballet class, Ninoshka stands out. She looks different. She sounds different. Because of this, she is teased for being different. The other ballerinas make fun of her beautiful African Kinky Afro, often calling her hair messy, wild, and nappy. At home, her Bibi (Grandmother) makes it her mission to teach Ninoshka who she is, remaining her through an affirmation that being different is power