In his new book, Afro Sheen, the legendary founder of the Johnson Products Company chronicles his creation of a business empire that spanned the Jim Crow era, the Civil Rights movement and the rise of ...

February is Black History Month and we've rounded up 120 inspiring Black History Month quotes from civil rights icons ...

Learning to love my receding hairline wasn’t easy, but now it’s my vibe. From self-doubt to confidence, here’s how I turned ...

And though Jennifer Lopez’s Grammys looks have become synonymous with the green Versace gown she wore in 2000, her hair is ...

By Les Ferguson, Jr., Columnist In 1967, I was 5 years old. I didn’t know much about life at that age. I do remember the little girl from kindergarten. I told my mom I would marry her because she had ...

B eing Black in America is an honor and a privilege. Black people in this country have endured and overcome so much while simultaneously contributing to every aspect of America’ ...

Claudia Myers is retired from costume design and construction for The Baltimore Opera and the Minnesota Ballet. She is a ...

Tameka Ellington has been hired as the first curator of Black history at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum in Canton ...

If shaving is growing tiresome, consider laser hair removal: This method damages hair follicles to reduce growth over time, ultimately giving more long-term results than using a razor. After ...

“As a Black woman, your hair is really your crown,” says Melanie Brezill, who plays several different salon clients in “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.” Brezill says the script does an ...

Here, hair and wig designer Nikiya Mathis prepares wigs for the play. Brezill says the script does an excellent job depicting the intimate connection between stylist and client. “As a Black ...

For Black students, messages of encouragement and wisdom — especially from educators and leaders who share their cultural heritage — can foster an empowering sense of identity and pride. Here are some ...