“Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.”

                          -King Henry, Act-III, Scene-I

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This phrase alludes to a person in charge, or in a leadership role, has to bear many responsibilities, and it is a very tough job. In terms of Black America, the responsibility we bear is the weight a constant psychological battle to stay alive. Every action is in opposition to deeply flawed systems. Du-rags are object which represent both current Black culture as well as the gruesome roots of American slavery. Each piece acts as a protest against a larger culture numb to the persisting elements of racism in the Black community.