The Afro pick is much more than a styling tool. It's a major player in Black history, explains artist Jon Gray.

Small Thing Big Idea, a TED original series, celebrates the lasting genius of everyday objects so perfectly designed that they changed the world around them. (Made possible with the support of The North Face)

Check out more here: https://go.ted.com/STBI and subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/TED