The Boondocks by Aaron McGruder for May 28, 1999

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Thomas: Listen, Huey, you have to understand how sensitive Jazmine is about her hair. She sees her mother's hair and she doesn't understand why her hair doesn't look the same way. My wife doesn't have a clue what to do with it and neither do I. Meanwhile, we've tried everything to straighten it. Every hair-relaxer ever made. Nothing works... Huey: Have you ever tried emphasizing the natural beauty of her African features? Thomas: ...Or how about lye? You know, burn her hair straight, like the old days. That might work...