As is customary for the style, Thompson's hair was braided into traditional knotless box braids, with strands of loose, curly extensions woven throughout the length of each plait. She skipped any hair ...

Meanwhile, hair beads are one of the most preserved hair decals in the African diaspora, connecting us to our ancestors while preserving the communal culture of braiding. Wearing her daughter’s black ...

The tradition of braiding black hair is deeply rooted in culture and history and it’s more than a style. It’s an expression of art. For one woman in Rochester ...

The first year of Gov. Jeff Landry’s term brought sweeping changes to Louisiana aimed at spurring economic growth and to better the lives of current and would-be Louisiana families.

A new study from BLK’s #FreeYourCrown campaign highlights how women embracing curls, coils, and confidence like never before.

Lalonie Willhite grew up cycling through foster homes that couldn’t help her take care of her hair as a Black girl. Now, she's making sure Kalamazoo kids in similar situations don't have the ...