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Article: NEW HAT-ITUDE! FOR MANY AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN,CHURCH-GOING HATS ARE THEIR CROWNING GLORY AND A WAY TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES.(DAILY BREAK)
- Article from:
- The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA)
- Article date:
- March 10, 2001
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Byline: STEPHANIE A. CROCKETT THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
CLARA ISLER loves her hats.
The ones with big bright feathers that wave when she walks, or rhinestones that sparkle day and night.
The ones that sit high on her head, make her appear taller than her actual 5 feet.
Others are low, hugging her around her ears and cradling her smooth cocoa-colored face.
Yes, honey, ``Miss Clara'' loves her hats. Especially on Sundays. Because a nice dress, heels and a matching purse aren't enough to praise her King. No, no, no, baby. An outfit isn't complete until Miss Clara has a hat on her head that's saying something.
``My desire is to look my best for God,'' Miss ...