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Arts & Life / Community Voices

Girls Glory offers complimentary hair braiding to youth in Springfield

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Vanessa Ferguson

Published June 27, 2024 at 2:19 PM CDT

Jaleesa Davis is the founder of the hair braiding organization Girls Glory, as well as the owner of Glaze Hair & Nail Salon. She spoke to Community Voices about her passion for hair, entrepreneurship and mentorship in the Springfield area.

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Vanessa Ferguson

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.

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