Makeda- my best friend and bellydance partner in crime is black and has locks. I think it means 'dreadlocks' to her. She said for a long time (even now, I guess) black people were discouraged from having their own real hair (I am not sure who was discouraging them). She said when she first got locks her family wasn't happy. I think they are beautiful! I support people being able to do whatever they want.
Nothing much new with me I guess.