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 ...

THE HISTORY OF BLACK HAIR TRACES BACK MORE THAN 5000 YEARS IN AFRICAN CULTURE, WHEN STYLES LIKE BRAIDS AND LOCKS WERE A PART OF THEIR IDENTITY. BUT DURING SLAVERY, BLACK PEOPLE WERE STRIPPED OF ...

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 CROWN Act (Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair) says that European beauty standards have allowed a history of some workplace dress codes banning natural black hair.

Before taking the Grammy's stage for an iconic performance—featuring Julia Fox, Gabbriette, The Dare, and Alex Consani—Charli started a new hair trend, the glossy jet-black hair her colorist ...