Alexandra Ocansey’s spoken word piece, ingeniously titled Roots to Roots, captures the cultural significance of hair-braiding within the Black community. What may seem like an everyday ritual is, in fact, a deeply rooted tradition built on resilience, community, and identity. Through this spoken word, Alexandra brings to light how an act often seen as a chore is, in fact, a symbol of strength, continuity, and cultural connection, passed down from generation to generation.