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 ...

Traditional African hairstyles are a symbol of Africa’s rich cultural heritage. In ancient African societies, the hairstyle was a significant element and an integral part of our cultural identity and ...

Growing up in Amherst, Yasmin Brandford recalls her family being one of only about 20 Black families in the community. She started learning how to braid hair at age 7, practicing on her Barbies and ...

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 ...

If you're on a budget but still want to flaunt a chic and elegant hairstyle, here are popular African hairstyles that you can try Embracing African hairstyles not only connects us to our heritage but ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In 2021, one such moment gained over 1.8 million views and over 200,000 likes on TikTok — and now, the adorable video is making ...

A nonprofit in London has launched a campaign aimed at getting emojis with diverse hairstyles. A group in Hackney, London, advocates for a more diverse range of emojis that better represent the ...