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 popularity of Black hairstyles has surged in recent years, with protective styles like braids, locs, and wigs receiving widespread attention. Despite this, Black people still face ...

Thanks to an eye-opening consumer report, Black women everywhere are thinking twice about what they put on their head.

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.

She carried the throughline up to her hair, pinning another black bow to the top of her billowing ... the Oscars 2025 and We're Convinced It's the Hairstyle of the Season Zoë Kravitz Bares ...

Ingredients that can cause cancer were found in 10 synthetic hair products marketed to Black women, according to Consumer Reports. Nine of the products also contained lead.

Explore the cultural significance of braids for Black women and the rising costs of this protective hairstyle, which has become a luxury item.