The CROWN Act on a federal level is a hot topic of discussion for members of the Democratic party. After recent shows of natural styles at the DNC, there is now talk of the federal government ...

In this reported feature, associate editor Aiyana Ishmael dives into the long history of the silk press hairstyle and how it's shaped young women years after its first introduction to the Black ...

Under the new ordinance, employers would still be allowed to enforce health and safety standards, so long as the rules are applied equally and are not used as a pretext for discrimination. Residents ...

A short Afro adorned with a baby’s breath crown makes for an ethereal bridal hairstyle. The beauty of this look is its ...

In the five years that Tiffany Posh has been doing hair for Black women in metro Washington, D.C., she's never had so many of them refer to her signature silk press as "presidential." Posh, who calls ...

Black hairstyles dominate social media feeds one week and disappear the next, leaving behind questions about cultural appropriation, erasure and who profits from creativity. This cycle of viral fame ...

There is no telling if prices will continue to increase as Trump carries on his trade war As Black women across the country prepare to protect their hair from the sweltering summer heat, there may be ...

For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a health ...

When I was 19, I went to a college party with my friend, who was also a Black girl. As we mingled with strangers—as one does—we ended up chit-chatting with two random white guys. One guy was friendly ...