News

"Jaja's African Hair Braiding" is the comedic Broadway play closing out Ensemble Theatre's 2025 season. Why it's a must-see.
That evening, I had the pleasure of joining the audience at "Jaja's African Hair Braiding," the vibrant comedic play with a big message closing out Ensemble Theatre's 2024-25 season after ...
Then came the brawl: The argument seemed to have broken out of thin air, but the stylists, Ally's own and another, were ...
Braiding traditions across the African diaspora both predate and defy the colonial confines set forth to erase and subjugate ...
Starting July 1, hair braiders will be exempt from the requirement of a cosmetology license to practice hair braiding due to ...
Black women are starting to pay more for their hair care because of the Trump administration’s tariffs on goods imported from China. Many Black women have hair types and workplace-favored ...
In Marvel’s new series, she reprises her role from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” a young genius who is building a super ...
Set in modern times, the Tony award winning Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, features a delightful and eclectic mix of African ...
Direct from Broadway, this dazzling production welcomes you into Jaja’s bustling shop in Harlem, where a lively and eclectic group of West African hair braiders create masterpieces on the heads ...