Braiding traditions across the African diaspora both predate and defy the colonial confines set forth to erase and subjugate Black communities. Intricate cornrows in particular—whether they are ...

Johnson sat down with ESSENCE to discuss the power of the natural hair movement, how it has evolved, her hopes for the CROWN Act and more insights from her brand-new book 'Natural'.

Black hairstyles dominate social media feeds one week and disappear the next, leaving behind questions about cultural ...

Scarlett showcases stunning braid styles! A fun tutorial on creating beautiful feed-in braids and using hair extensions for ...

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 ...

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Archaeologists in Virginia have unearthed the foundation of a building from the 1700s that once supported the nation's oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children ...

On Juneteenth, a groundbreaking ceremony was held in Williamsburg to rebuild the African Baptist meeting house. The church was originally founded in 1776.

Archaeologists in Virginia have unearthed the foundation of a building from the 1700s that once supported the nation’s oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children.

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — The rebuilding of one of the nation’s oldest Black churches, whose congregants first gathered outdoors in secret before constructing a wooden meetinghouse in Virginia ...

Black dads go public with support for their kids with autism — and each other by: KENYA HUNTER, Associated Press Posted: Jun 15, 2025 / 10:00 AM EDT Updated: Jun 15, 2025 / 10:00 AM EDT ...