For elementary school teacher, Monique Duncan, writing a book illustrating the remarkable ways enslaved Africans used hair styles to guide their way to freedom, was a dream come true.

But while it’s important to honor and commemorate these contributions, which have been a part of the fabric of our economy ...

In an area historically without braiding services, one braider hopes everyone has access to adequate hair care. Antania Clark ...

Braided hairstyles have always been a statement of beauty, culture, and personal expression among Black women. Across ...