American beauticians who ran businesses that supported civil rights movements during South Florida's racial segregation.

Outside of picture day, hair is something many people can go for long periods without thinking about. Still, studies show ...

To say the Black experience is multifaceted would be an understatement. For nearly 500 years, the global African diaspora has blended West and Central African foods, religions, and practices with ...

As Black women, we take great pride in our hair and will go to great lengths to make sure we achieve the perfect style — no ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with video game designer and UC Santa Cruz professor A.M. Darke, about her work on a new computer algorithm that more accurately illustrates Black hair.

The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund filed an amicus brief in the ongoing legal battle between Barbers Hill Independent ...

Change Tomorrow (CTCT) is a Black-women-led food justice movement organization known for its consistent community offerings ...

There have also been legal challenges regarding hair discrimination. A civil rights commission in Akron, Ohio, in February ...

The report, published Feb. 27, tested 10 synthetic hair products, including brands like Magic Fingers, Sensationnel and Shake-N-Go, which are widely used in protective styles popular among Black women ...

Women, especially black women, who are keen on enhancing the health and aesthetics of their hair, often find hair growth oil extremely beneficial. Black women commonly face unique hair growth ...

Each themed day celebrates an aspect of Black hair expression and a range of styles like locs, braids, twists, hair color and Afros. “The goal is to really amplify the diversity and the ...

ABC7 is exploring the relevance and cultural impact of Black hair to the community, from its historical significance and present-day anti-discrimination laws, to big business and barbershop culture.