Hear from West Michigan neighbors sharing personal stories about hair identity, heritage, and pride. We will journey through the rich beauty and history of African American hair, and discuss its roots ...

CONNECTION BETWEEN HAIR AND HERITAGE. THIS IS SOMETIMES YOU MAY NOT UNDERSTAND THE BEAUTY OF WHAT YOU’RE SEEING. I HOPE YOU COULD LEAVE SPACE FOR US TO EXPRESS EXACTLY WHO WE ARE. FOR SOME, SUNDAY IS ...

Explore the surprising history of black hair, from braiding techniques to the Afro, tignon laws, and flat iron hair. Dive into the evolution of wigs, weaves, and black hair care, and discover the ...

The ’60s were a pivotal time in Black history. Motown artists like The Supremes and Marvin Gaye owned the music charts, the Civil Rights Movement continued to grow in droves and women like Naomi Sims ...

Black hair has been through more drama than a season finale of Scandal. From braids that carried secret maps during slavery to the never-ending debate over natural vs. relaxed, our hair has been both ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) – Black History Month is a time to celebrate the culture, resilience and contributions of Black communities, but it's also a time to reflect on the struggles that still exist. For ...

The history of Black hair goes far beyond aesthetics — it tells a powerful story of resistance, identity and cultural preservation. African civilizations used intricate braiding as a form of cultural ...

The chorusing clack of curling irons and the deep hum of hooded hair dryers were familiar sounds throughout my childhood. I'd regularly accompany my mother on her bi-weekly visit to the hair salon, ...

LOS ANGELES — "I think that's one of the beautiful things about being a Black woman is that we can be so versatile," says Thiresha King while getting her hair done at Urban Village Hair Studio. "We ...

I am what you might call a little hair obsessed. You can't tell by looking at me though—I’ve worn the same style for a decade. But when it comes to thinking about, talking about and marveling at what ...