Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners. Last updated: January 23, 2024 by Regan McMahon Each winter (in January or February), the Coretta Scott King Book Awards are given to outstanding African ...

Before the oppressive summer heat descends on Atlanta, therapist Brittanee Sims usually gets her thick, curly hair braided at a salon to preserve her healthy mane. But it’s more expensive this year.

In the waning days of President Barack Obama’s administration, he and his wife, Michelle, hosted a farewell party, the full import of which no one could then grasp. It was late October, Friday ...

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — One of the last living Highwaymen, Al Black, who became a Treasure Coast icon with his paintbrush, has passed away. The Florida Highwaymen were a group of 26 African American ...

INDIANAPOLIS — As we continue to celebrate culture during Black History Month, we can't forget about African Americans' contributions to style. Tempest Golden, assistant campus director at Tricoci ...

Shawn Alexander, a professor of African American studies at the University of Kansas, said defining DEI as racist is wrong. If I could scream that at the top of my lungs, I would.

Discover how African American travelers can explore heritage sites while supporting Black-owned businesses and creating meaningful cultural connections. Skip to content News ...

It's been used to define and separate people for millennia. But the concept of race is not grounded in genetics. The four letters of the genetic code—A, C, G, and T—are projected onto Ryan ...

Protection of African American Braided Hairstyles. I know I know, you worked all summer to get your hair to be as beautiful as it is, and the cool months are the best time to show it off. You don’t ...

Hair Wars has become a groundbreaking force in the world of hairstyling, shaping not only African American culture but also leaving a lasting mark on mainstream fashion and entertainment. With its ...

Alert Top Story. BLACK HISTORY MONTH. Crowned resilience: The history of African American hair. Kathy Chaney Feb 28, 2025 Feb 28, 2025; 0; A Milwaukee Bucks fan ...

As I explained in my memoir, Colored People, “So many black people still get their hair straightened that it’s a wonder we don’t have a national holiday for Madame C.J. Walker, who invented ...