The Gentrification of the Barbershop
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With their red, white and blue striped poles, dark Naugahyde chairs and straight razor shaves, barbershops hold a special place in American culture. But numbers show that barbershops are dwindling.
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A West Harlem Barbershop Thrives Amidst the Crush of Gentrification — Magnum Foundation
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Barbers in NE resolved to be community's champion
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The Gentrification of the Barbershop, barber shop
The Bronx Barber Shop
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Kristen Barber in the New Republic on the gentrification of the barbershopKristen Barber in the New Republic on the gentrification of the barbershop
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Old Confronts New In A Gentrifying D.C. Neighborhood
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10 Authentic Vintage Barber Shops in NYC - Untapped New York
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Racial harmony in Minnesota? Take a seat at this barbershop
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Barbershop 2: Back in Business - Wikipedia
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New York City barbershops and salons are open. That doesn't mean business as usual
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Longtime barber stays in gentrified Central District with help from Seattle University