The show was nominated for five Tonys. But for LaChanze, 63, that was just the beginning. She wants her projects to be an ...

For some, Black hair is an expression of identity and culture. It’s a representation of history and carries a deep emotional ...

The hit play, which originated in New York, offers an intimate look at the lives of hair braiders and their clients, ...

At Jaja's salon, stories are told, dramas unfold, jokes fly, and immaculate hairstyles tower. Tony-nominated ...

Behind the making of NeKeia McSwain’s second line of furnishings created in collaboration with South Africa’s Ngala Trading.

Set in Harlem’s hottest braid shop on a sweltering 99-degree day, the play revolves around Marie (Jordan Rice), Jaja’s ...

Revive thinning edges with expert advice on tailored hair care, treatments, and lifestyle changes designed for women of color.

Awa Diagne's American dream takes flight as a judge orders the South Fulton City Council to issue her a braiding shop permit after a lawsuit.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier presented the Midwest premiere of “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” a comedy that enjoyed a twice-extended Broadway run and was nominated for five Tony Awards ...

The comedy now on stage spotlights its characters’ individuality but also celebrates the rich diversity of American culture. Entertainment reporter Vince Gerasole sat with its director, Chicago native ...

Throughout the city, you’ll find currency exchanges, convenience stores and gas stations with cryptocurrency ATMs, where you ...

Chicago Shakespeare hosted its opening night for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Friday. In attendance were LaChanze, a producer ...