ATLANTA — You have probably seen more people wearing their natural hairstyles these days, from braids and twists to Afros. Channel 2 Action News took a look into Black hair. and why so many men and ...
In the world of fashion and beauty, short cuts have always been a symbol of boldness, creativity and self-expression. Short black hairstyles allow Black women to embrace and showcase the beauty of ...
Editor’s Note: This story is one in a series of Black History Month stories that explores the role of resistance to oppression in the Black community. In 2005, neo-soul artist India Arie released her ...
Black movies have a powerful influence on our style, especially regarding hair. Iconic characters often set trends that ripple through the culture. Black characters on screen often reflect real-life ...
Throughout history, Black hair has taken on many forms and meanings. Hair has symbolized resistance, freedom and pride within ...
Lynn Norment is a Memphis journalist who previously was an editor and senior writer for Ebony magazine. She can be reached at normentmedia@gmail.com. When I first saw pictures of Judge Ketanji Brown ...
Araxi Lindsey, the hair department head for 'Black-ish' and Tracee Ellis Ross’ personal hairstylist, writes about why it's important to televise a culture in its natural form. By Araxi Lindsey Over ...
Black hairstyles don't only allow for people to express themselves freely, but offer a window into African history. Kent State University professors discussed how stories of people of African descent ...
One thing to know about cultural appropriation—it’s a global phenomenon. That’s why it isn’t terribly surprising that a hair salon in Brussels, Belgium, used the image of the culture vulture queen ...